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The Rondo: Can Messi and Miami go back-to-back?

From the race for MLS Cup to the league’s rising stars and 2027 Sprint Season, GOAL’s writers break down the biggest storylines.

Messi provides magic touch as Miami clinch 2026 MLS playoff spot in NYCFC win

Inter Miami have secured their place in the 2026 MLS play-offs following a comfortable 2-0 victory against New York City FC at Nu Stadium. Goals from Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul, alongside a touch of magic from Lionel Messi, ensured the Herons continued their strong form under new management.

MLS Winners & Losers: Messi's Miami prove they're still contenders

Inter Miami showed why they might still be OK, Mauricio Pochettino's teenaged USMNT call-ups shine, but LAFC continue to frustrate in a compelling week of MLS

Pep Guardiola attends as Red Bulls beat NYCFC in derby

Pep Guardiola made a headline-grabbing appearance as guest of honor for New York City FC during their Hudson River Derby clash against the New York Red Bulls. However, his pre-match pep talk could not prevent a 1-0 defeat at Yankee Stadium.

'Not going to stop' - Freese ready for new USMNT fight

GOAL sat down with the USMNT’s World Cup No. 1 to discuss moving forward, returning to NYCFC and his plan to earn another opportunity in 2030.

‘New era for us’ - NYCFC’s Sims on Lukaku links, Berg and TV deal

With a $780 million stadium on the way, NYCFC CEO Brad Sims tells GOAL why the club is ready to chase stars and what MLS must do to take its next step.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Orlando City		33	12	7	14	62	78	-16	43	L D D W D
10	Red Bull New York	1 - 0	33	12	6	15	44	59	-15	42	W L W L L
11	New York City FC		33	9	12	12	48	45	3	39	D W D D L
12	Toronto FC	0 - 1	33	9	12	12	50	61	-11	39	L W L W D
13	Atlanta United	1 - 0	33	9	6	18	41	56	-15	33	W L L L W

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