First League Qualification Overview

Lionel Messi looked to have inspired Inter Miami to a vital victory with a spectacular second-half strike against Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC. However, the Herons were denied all three points when Sam Surridge struck late in stoppage time to salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw for the visitors at Nu Stadium on Saturday night.

U.S. Soccer announced on Thursday that MLS commissioner Don Garber will serve as chair of the Soccer Forward Foundation, taking on a role that will center on expanding access and increasing investment in soccer in America. The announcement comes as Garber prepares to step away from his role as commissioner after 27 years leading MLS.

Rodrigo De Paul and Robert Lewandowski engaged in a furious late bust-up as Inter Miami and Chicago Fire played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in MLS. The Argentine midfielder brutally taunted the Polish striker about his international trophy haul, sparking a mass brawl between the two sides.

Inter Miami and Chicago Fire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Soldier Field in front of a record-breaking crowd of 63,094 fans. Robert Lewandowski's acrobatic opener was cancelled out by a Casemiro header, while Lionel Messi secured his place in MLS history with another incredible milestone.