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MLS Roundup: Messi, Lewandowski battle to draw in Chicago

The big names came to play on an eventful Wednesday night of Major League Soccer.

MLS sets transfer records with $370 million in spending

MLS clubs spent a record $370 million on player acquisitions in 2026 and generated a record $218 million in transfer revenue, according to figures released by the league Wednesday. Thirty players with World Cup experience joined MLS clubs this year, including 20 who featured on 2026 World Cup rosters.

'It clicked for me' - Sullivan finds swagger as USMNT buzz grows

EXCLUSIVE: With goals flowing and USMNT chatter growing, Cavan Sullivan tells GOAL how he found his confidence in Philadelphia - and why he's letting the future wait.

‘Shared legacy’ - No way Messi lets CR7 reach 1,000 goals alone

The “shared legacy” that exists between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi means that both men will want to reach 1,000 competitive career goals, former MLS star Shaka Hislop has told GOAL. CR7 is closest to hitting that milestone at present, while turning out for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, but a fellow GOAT on the books of Inter Miami is not far behind.

Messi set for sensational takeover of Spanish club CD Eldense

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to purchase Spanish second-tier outfit CD Eldense in a landmark takeover bid. The Argentine icon is set to acquire 100 per cent of the club's shares, cementing his growing business footprint across Spanish football ahead of his anticipated eventual return to live in Catalonia.

Pochettino backs Balogun, warns USMNT youth: Five takeaways

From a warning about arrogance to support for Folarin Balogun and an update on Noahkai Banks, Mauricio Pochettino set the tone for the USMNT's next chapter.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	North Eastern Metro Stars	22	16	4	2	55	20	35	52	D W W W W
2	Adelaide City	22	12	3	7	43	30	13	39	W W W W D
3	Croydon Kings	22	12	2	8	43	34	9	38	W L L W D
4	FK Beograd	22	12	1	9	43	32	11	37	W L W D L
5	Adelaide United Youth	22	9	5	8	40	44	-4	32	L L D W L

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