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Chicago Fire FC v CF Cruz Azul - Leagues Cup Phase One

Dithejane grabs brace - 'Every day he’s scoring goals; Who needs Lewandowski? I hope Pitso is watching'

The former Kaizer Chiefs youth prospect scored both goals in Chicago Fire's 2-1 Leagues Cup victory over Liga MX champions Cruz Azul to advance to the quarterfinals where they will meet CF Monterrey. Watch the goals, get his coach's reaction and check out how local fans praised the 22-year-old's man of the match performance.

Spurs flop heading to MLS

Former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen is finally set to realise a long-held career ambition by securing a move to Major League Soccer. The Dutch international has reached an agreement to depart Royal Antwerp, bringing an end to his productive spell in Belgium to head across the Atlantic.

Vincent Janssen (32) finds surprising new club

Messi evolution: Argentine GOAT ‘reinvented himself five times’

Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene. While most elite stars adapt to decline, the Inter Miami talisman has spent two decades adapting to stay ahead of the game.

Neville axed by Portland Timbers after poor MLS run

Phil Neville has left the Portland Timbers by mutual consent after a poor run of MLS results. The former Manchester United defender departs with the club sitting third from bottom in the Western Conference and eight points adrift of the automatic play-off spots.

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
8	LA Galaxy	30	10	9	11	41	50	-9	39	W L W W D
9	Colorado Rapids	29	11	5	13	41	41	0	38	D D L D W
10	Portland Timbers	29	9	6	14	51	56	-5	33	L D L L L
11	Real Salt Lake	29	9	6	14	42	47	-5	33	D L W L L
12	San Diego FC	29	8	9	12	51	54	-3	33	D L D D L

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