Grotta Overview

Winners and Losers: Miami's woes continue despite Messi's form

A late-night sacking added extra drama to an otherwise intriguing week in Major League Soccer.

MLS Roundup: Surridge ruins Messi's night, Cavan is on fire

Philadelphia's stunning run continued with more Cavan Sullivan magic, while Sam Surridge's brace against Inter Miami showed Nashville SC's resilience.

SKC get aggressive in spending, Casemiro's struggles continue

One struggling MLS club got aggressive in the transfer market, while another laid some of its difficulties bare on the pitch

England MD-1 Training and Press Conference

Toney hits hat-trick in behind-closed-doors England friendly win

Ivan Toney staked his claim for a starting berth by netting a clinical hat-trick during England’s convincing 5-1 behind-closed-doors victory over Sporting Kansas City. The training fixture was specifically arranged at the team's base camp to maintain match fitness and sharpness among the squad's fringe players.

Sporting KC's Joveljic is the best chess player you've never heard of

Dejan Joveljic is an excellent MLS striker, but in another life he might have been a competitive chess player.

MLS midseason tiers: Miami, SJ impress, but Atlanta raise concern

Lionel Messi and Co. remain favorites, but strong starts from Nashville, San Jose and Vancouver have the league nicely poised heading into a long break.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	Portland Timbers	31	10	7	14	54	58	-4	37	W D L D L
12	San Diego FC	31	8	11	12	55	58	-3	35	D D D L D
13	Minnesota United	31	8	11	12	47	55	-8	35	D W D D L
14	Austin FC	31	8	10	13	40	57	-17	34	W L L L D
15	Sporting Kansas City	31	6	4	21	37	77	-40	22	L L L D L

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