Alex Labidou

Christian Pulisic missed AC Milan’s 3-2 defeat to Atalanta due to a glute injury, though ESPN reported his absence was largely “precautionary.” No timeline has been given for his return, but the timing is far from ideal: Milan have two league matches left and are clinging to fourth place, the final Champions League qualifying spot, on head-to-head over Roma.

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Pulisic and AC Milan facing the prospect of missing the Champions League...again.

James Rodriguez's brief, underwhelming spell with Minnesota United appears to be nearing an abrupt end. Apple TV's Michele Giannone and The Athletic reported that the Colombian star will leave next week to join his national team for the World Cup and is not expected to return after the tournament. The midfielder has made just four league appearances for the club.

Trailblazing Americans have made their coaching marks not only in MLS and with the USMNT, but in England, Germany and France

The Vancouver Whitecaps have urged local ownership groups to invest in the club to keep the team in the city amid fears of relocation. Their statement comes just hours after The Athletic reported that a select committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the club’s future, with Las Vegas emerging as the leading option if it relocates.

The New York Red Bulls unveiled their new $112 million training facility on Wednesday, welcoming club icons including Thierry Henry, Dax McCarty, and Bradley Wright-Phillips, among others. Red Bull Global Head of Sport Jurgen Klopp also attended the ribbon-cutting, joking that the pristine complex made him consider a return to coaching.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ relegation from the Premier League is now official after West Ham United and Crystal Palace played out a 0-0 draw on Monday night. Wolves, stuck on 17 points after 33 games under Rob Edwards, can’t mathematically claw their way out of trouble and are heading down to the Championship for the 2026-27 season.

The Rapids drew the second-most fans for a match in MLS history, but Lionel Messi reminded all in attendance why he is considered the greatest player to play the sport.

Recent World Cup ticket buyers have raised concerns that they were misled by seating maps that suggested better placement than what they ultimately received, according to a report by The Athletic. Category 1 purchasers have been at the center of the complaints, with some saying they were assigned seats in lower-tier sections. FIFA, meanwhile, has said the maps were intended as guidance rather than exact seat locations.

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Aaronson delivering a crucial moment for Leeds in their dramatic penalties win over West Ham.

Four-time World Cup champions Italy will miss the 2026 tournament after losing on penalties in a stunner to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gli Azzurri took an early lead off of Moise Kean's 15th-minute finish, but couldn't capitalize on other chances to go further ahead. Haris Tabaković played the spoiler, leveling for Bosnia in the 79th minute. Italy failed to deliver on spot kicks, losing 4-1 in that round.

ATLANTA -- Mauricio Pochettino insisted his full focus is on the World Cup with the USMNT but did not rule out a future return to Tottenham after being asked about the club’s managerial vacancy following manager Igor Tudor’s dismissal, adding that “never say never” in football. Pochettino last coached Spurs from 2014-19.

A new study conducted by Performance Research, in partnership with Full Circle Research, shows the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to capture a massive U.S. audience, with 75 percent of Americans planning to follow, and younger, urban fans and families driving momentum - even as ticket prices could keep many watching from home. Interest is also rising, with nearly half of the respondents more engaged than for the 2022 tournament.

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has called up Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte for March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, replacing FC Cincinnati's Roman Celentano due to injury risk concerns. The 25-year-old, who has three international caps, joins camp in Atlanta ahead of two key World Cup tune-ups against Belgium and Portugal.

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?

With the World Cup less than three months out, Canada have revealed their new World Cup kits designed by Nike. Titled 'Full Tilt,' the kits are meant to embody the country's extreme landscapes and confident culture. It also follows Canada Soccer's 'True North' theme - which the team says is shaped by authenticity, resilience and ambition. Canada will debut their new kits during their March fixtures.

MLS announced its playoffs schedule Monday, with the postseason set to begin Nov. 18 and culminate with MLS Cup on Dec. 18. While the format is identical to last year's playoffs, the later start means there will be no interruptions for international windows, as the tournament begins after the November FIFA break. In years past, the league has been criticized for scheduling playoff matches through international windows - leading to lengthy gaps between rounds.

Argentina teammates Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were not included in Javier Mascherano’s matchday squad for Inter Miami’s road clash with Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. Neither player is injured, and both were reportedly rested ahead of Miami’s second-leg meeting with Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.