South African international Lyle Foster announced his arrival in Major League Soccer with a clinical debut strike as Houston Dynamo fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Minnesota United. The former Burnley forward made an immediate impact on his first start for the club, setting the tone for a resilient performance at Allianz Field.
South Africa international Lyle Foster has opened up on his decision to swap European football for Major League Soccer following his transfer to Houston Dynamos. The former Burnley striker admitted that his time in the United States during the 2026 World Cup played a significant role in his career change.
Lionel Messi continued his phenomenal scoring run with a trademark free-kick, but Inter Miami were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against San Diego FC. New manager Kily Gonzalez was left frustrated by his team's defensive errors as the Herons missed the chance to climb up the Eastern Conference table.
The 16-year-old broke Freddy Adu's record and strengthened his USMNT case, while Antoine Griezmann, Josh Sargent and Breel Embolo delivered across MLS.
MLS outfit San Diego FC have announced the acquisition of veteran striker Cedric Bakambu on a free transfer following his departure from Real Betis. The 35-year-old forward has signed a contract through the 2026 campaign with options extending to 2028, bringing extensive European experience to the club's push for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
Kevin De Bruyne could be set to leave Napoli after just one season in Serie A. The 35-year-old playmaker is attracting strong interest from MLS sides Chicago Fire and San Diego FC, although Inter Miami have definitively been ruled out of the race.
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.
The prospect of Neymar joining his former Barcelona team-mates in Major League Soccer is heating up as the Brazilian superstar considers his next move away from Santos. While a reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami remains a romantic possibility, the playmaker is also being linked with a surprise switch to Ohio.
San Diego FC, after performing so well in their inaugural season, have struggled immensely to find their rhythm in their sophomore season. And something might have to change.
From Lionel Messi's Inter Miami having their homecoming spoiled to Julian Hall leading the way for the Red Bulls, MLS delivered another compelling weekend of football
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