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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.

Messi, Son and the 10 MLS players to watch at the World Cup

GOAL looks at the biggest names in MLS to watch at the World Cup this summer, and the list expands far beyond the reigning MVP winner

🎥 | Goalkeeper embarrassed as Messi scores 71st career free-kick

Lionel Messi netted the 71st free-kick goal of his career as he inspired Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over New York City FC in Major League Soccer on Sunday. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner dragged his side level to 2-2 with a deflected set-piece that left USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese stranded between the sticks.

Messi magic, Miami’s center backs lead dramatic win over NYCFC

Lionel Messi grabbed a goal, but it was a day for Inter Miami's defenders, as both of their center backs found the net in a back-and-forth 3-2 win over Eastern Conference leaders NYCFC. The Herons took the lead, but were never fully assured with it, and twice had to reclaim a slender advantage to return to South Florida with a hard-earned win - and move to third in the East.

Rodriguez finally makes debut and is Noonan's time up in Cincy?

Week 4 of MLS didn't disappoint as several high-profile signings made their debuts and is Pat Noonan's seat getting hotter at FC Cincinnati?

Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Major League Soccer match between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC, as well as kick-off time and team news

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Osnabrueck	38	24	8	6	66	34	32	80	W D W W W
2	Energie Cottbus	38	21	9	8	72	51	21	72	W W L W W
3	RW Essen	38	20	10	8	78	66	12	70	W W L L L
4	MSV Duisburg	38	19	11	8	66	49	17	68	D D W L W
5	Hansa Rostock	38	18	13	7	74	49	25	67	W W D L D

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