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A significant switch in MLS's structure could have ramifications for historic rivalries within the league Paul Tenorio and Tom Bogert199 Luis Suarez finalizing new deal with Inter Miami for 2026 season Tom Bogert27 South Africa's Hugo Broos apologises for alleged racism: 'My choice of words was not the right one' Jessica Hopkins29 Lionel Messi's MLS triumph watched by 4. 6M says league but questions remain Paul Tenorio75 Mohamed Salah: What we're hearing about his future – and what would be best for his brand? Dan Sheldon, David Ornstein and more306 Advertisement The start of MLS free agency hass sparked a flurry of activity around the league Tom Bogert24 Lionel Messi's dominance since arriving in MLS is clear when you dig into the numbers, and he has more silverware to show for it Felipe Cardenas14 POWERED BY UNGRADED 2025 Topps MLS 30th Anniversary Bastian Schweinsteiger Black Foil Auto 10/10 1 available $250. 00 View Listing UNGRADED 6/25 Orange Sapphire Gabriel Slonina Chicago FC MLS Topps Chrome 2021 Card #198 1 available $277. 22 View Listing GRADED 2009 Upper Deck MLS Cuauhtemoc Blanco Golden Boot BGS 9 Pop 1 Authenticated Auto 1 available $700. 00 View Listing GRADED 2024 Topps Finest - Hugo Cuypers #BA-HC (AU, RC) Orange /25 PSA 10 1 available $275. 00 View Listing With MLS Cup in the rear view, it's onto the offseason, and free agency is set to kick off with solid contributors up for grabs Tom Bogert18 The magic of the cup has sent a last-place Canadian side into Concacaf's premier club competition in 2026 Josh Healey22 Advertisement Revealing what sparked the Egyptian's outburst, the reaction from within Anfield, and who could offer him a way out in January James Pearce342 An MLS Cup title shuts the door on the first iteration of Messi in Miami. With a new stadium and running mates beckoning, what comes next? Paul Tenorio37 The Whitecaps made it extremely uncomfortable for the hosts, but Lionel Messi & Co. are MLS champions at last after surviving the final Paul Tenorio and Tom Bogert71 Historically, Thomas Muller's teams have an enviable record against Lionel Messi's heading into Saturday's MLS Cup final Sebastian Stafford-Bloor15 Gutiérrez, 22, has already accrued 164 first-team appearances for the Fire. Tom Bogert10 From coaching news to the trade market and potential January transfers, here's the latest in the world of MLS. Tom Bogert18 Advertisement Messi has won — and lost — bigger games than Saturday's MLS Cup final. But at his level of greatness, every opportunity counts. Felipe Cardenas37 After guiding Red Bulls II to the MLS Next Pro title, Bradley is in line for an instant promotion, sources tell The Athletic Tom Bogert22 As more MLS teams' seasons end, they're revealing their player decisions for 2026. Keep track of them all right here Tom Bogert21 The MLS Cup final will be a rematch of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals in South Florida Avi Creditor47 Filipe Celikkaya knows the Manchester United head coach better than most in football - he says sticking to his principles will pay off Cerys Jones88 Inter Miami's headliner of a season opener and stadium opener are big part the last full February-to-November MLS season Paul Tenorio and Tom Bogert18 Advertisement The U. S. youth international will now count as a domestic player in Liga MX’s rules and could file a one-time switch to represent Mexico. Tom Bogert8 Chief soccer officers across MLS clubs believe the switch to the European calendar will strengthen their position in the transfer market Tom Bogert61 What about cold weather? What roster rules will change? Don Garber gives the league's take on the new issues that arise after a seismic move Paul Tenorio176 The development comes on the heels of a number of major structural changes MLS revealed on Thursday. Here's what it all means Paul Tenorio77 See More