Philadelphia Union prodigy Cavan Sullivan received the first red card of his career during a chaotic 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. The Manchester City-bound 16-year-old was sent off in deep stoppage time after rushing to defend his brother during a wild touchline brawl.
Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for an initial €125 million fee. The blockbuster transfer caps an incredible two-year rise for the Ivory Coast international, who was remarkably rejected by several MLS and European clubs as a teenager.
Messi transformed Miami into champions and a global brand, but an aging, expensive roster leaves the club with no obvious path into life after its superstar.
Lionel Messi’s return to the Inter Miami starting lineup turned into a nightmare as the Argentine icon missed his third consecutive penalty in a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Nashville SC. The Herons were systematically dismantled at Geodis Park, failing to reclaim the top spot in the Eastern Conference on a night where nothing went right for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
MLS was typically chaotic on Saturday evening, but Nashville’s rout of Inter Miami offered the clearest indication yet of where the Supporters’ Shield may be headed.
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