Major League Soccer: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Injured In Last Game, Is Lionel Messi Playing Tonight For Inter Miami Vs Pumas UNAM In Leagues Cup?

Inter Miami will play their last group stage game of the 2025 Leagues Cup when they take on Pumas UNAM. The Herons will officially qualify for the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup with a win against the Mexican side.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Real Salt Lake acquire Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji

Real Salt Lake acquired Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji from Czech top-flight side Sparta Prague on Wednesday. Olatunji, 25, arrives for a reported $2.5 million transfer fee and is under contract through June 2028 with options for the rest of 2028 and all of 2029.

Vancouver Whitecaps News / The42 / August 6

Son completes move to Los Angeles in MLS record deal, Müller joins Vancouver Whitecaps

Two big signings for the North American/Canadian league.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Vancouver Pays $400K For Thomas Muller: Ex-Players Call Out 'Dumb’ MLS Rule

It's official, Thomas Müller officially joins the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS after spending his entire professional career at Bayern Munich. The German attacking midfielder has been announced as a new player of the VancouverWhitecaps by the club online.

Soccer News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'FIFA Club World Cup champions' quiz

How many of the teams to win the FIFA Club World Cup since it was held for the first time in 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'FIFA World Cup host cities' quiz

The 'Premier League clean-sheet leaders' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winners' quiz

FC Cincinnati News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Lalas Slams Brazil FA for Snubbing Cincinnati Star Evander & Other MLS Players- 'There's Bias'

Alexi Lalas won’t be happy if Carlo Ancelotti fails to call up Evander at least once in the coming months. The FC Cincinnati striker has been on fire — and Lalas believes it’s time Brazil gives him a chance.

Vancouver Whitecaps News / ESPN / August 6

Explaining MLS' Discovery Rights: What were Müller's extra steps to Vancouver?

Thomas Müller has officially joined the Vancouver Whitecaps, but it wasn't easy because of MLS' Discovery Rights. What are they and are they good for the league?

Soccer News / ESPN / August 6

Bayern legend Müller joins Vancouver Whitecaps

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Thomas Müller has completed his move to the Vancouver Whitecaps, the MLS team has announced.

Inter Miami News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Ex-Players Blast MLS Over Lionel Messi's Injury: 'Protect the Golden Goose'

Lionel Messi's injury will sideline him for at least 15 days. The news that he wouldn’t participate in the next League's Cup game or the matchup against Orlando sent shockwaves through the league, as specialists voiced concern over the MLS’s failure to protect Messi.

Los Angeles FC News / ESPN / August 6

Son watches LAFC victory before official welcome

Son Heung-min watched LAFC's Leagues Cup victory over Tigres ahead of his formal introduction on Wednesday as a new Los Angeles FC player in a record-breaking transfer for the MLS.

CF Montreal News / Field Level Media / August 5

Leagues Cup roundup: Unbeaten Toluca knock out NYFCF

Paulinho scored his fourth goal of the tournament in the 39th minute and Toluca again came from behind to earn a 2-1 road victory over New York City FC on Matchday 3 of Leagues Cup opening-phase play on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi News / Field Level Media / August 5

Lionel Messi (leg) out vs. Pumas as Miami monitors recovery

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will miss the team's Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM on Wednesday following a right leg injury he suffered over the weekend.

LA Galaxy News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Son Heung-Min to LAFC Could Rival Messi’s MLS Impact, Asserts Ex-LA Galaxy Star

Korean soccer star Son Heung-Min to LAFC has everyone in the MLS world buzzing and former MLS striker turned ESPN FC analyst Ale Moreno says it could change the landscape of the league—just like Lionel Messi did with Inter Miami.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 5

Star F Son Heung-min en route to U.S. to join Los Angeles FC

South Korean star Son Heung-min was in transit to the United States on Tuesday to officially join Los Angeles FC, a record-breaking signing for Major League Soccer that's expected to be announced in the coming days.

Vancouver Whitecaps News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Ex-MLS Players Sound Alarm Over Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps Transfer

German star Thomas Müller's move to Vancouver Whitecaps is a done deal, but not everyone is sold. Former MLS players Ale Moreno and Jermaine Jones have publicly questioned how the transfer went down and whether the German star fits the league.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NFL mascot names' quiz

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Diego Luna Reveals How USMNT Blocked Out the Noise After Pulisic’s Gold Cup Snub

Diego Luna stepped into the spotlight during the Gold Cup, wearing the iconic number 10 shirt that previously belonged to Christian Pulisic. In a recent interview on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Luna opened up about how he handled Pulisic’s off-field drama and whether it impacted the team during the tournament.

Philadelphia Union News / Field Level Media / August 5

Union acquire F Milan Iloski on permanent transfer

The Philadelphia Union announced the acquisition of striker Milan Iloski on a permanent transfer Tuesday from Denmark's FC Nordsjaelland. Iloski, 26, is signed through 2027 with an option for 2028.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Rodrigo De Paul Reveals Argentina Coach Scaloni's Key Role In Inter Miami Move

Rodrigo De Paul left Atlético Madrid to join Inter Miami on a six-month loan, with the obligation of the club buying the player at the end of the agreement.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 4

Report: Toronto FC acquiring M Djordje Mihailovic from Rapids

Toronto FC are making a splash by acquiring star midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids for an $8 million transfer fee, GiveMeSport reported Monday.

Lionel Messi News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Lionel Messi Injury Update – Return Date Revealed After Minor Muscle Problem

Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's match against Necaxa just 11 minutes in due to a muscle injury. While the team went on to win the penalty shootout, Messi’s status remained uncertain.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 4

LAFC acquire Scottish D Ryan Porteous from Watford

Los Angeles FC acquired Scottish defender Ryan Porteous from English second-tier side Watford on Monday. Porteous, 26, is under contract through 2028 with an option for 2029.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 4

Tottenham star's LAFC transfer raises eyebrows for right reasons

Tottenham Hotspur star's LAFC transfer raises eyebrows for the right reasons

There aren't many athletes like Son Heung-min, the Korean attacker who's set to join Los Angeles FC for a blockbuster transfer fee of $20M-$26M.

LAFC acquires Watford D Ryan Porteous

LAFC's shrewd transfer moves could make it a contender for MLS trophies

Inter Miami says that Lionel Messi's leg injury is 'minor'

Newcastle's record bid for replacement rejected as club shifts focus

Leagues Cup roundup: Guadalajara wins PKs after draw with Charlotte

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / August 3

Inter Miami calls Lionel Messi's leg injury 'minor'

A return date for Lionel Messi to the Inter Miami lineup is uncertain, but the Herons announced Sunday that the superstar's right leg injury isn't serious.

LA Galaxy News / Extratime Talk / July 31

Breaking Down a Hypothetical MLS With Promotion and Relegation

The MLS may never have a promotion/relegation system, as the owners would never allow it to happen. Some of these teams are too valuable and expensive in their minds to risk dropping down a division.

Vancouver Whitecaps News / Extratime Talk / July 30

Thomas Müller Joins Vancouver Whitecaps: What His Designated Player Role Means for MLS

The Vancouver Whitecaps have fallen off from their red-hot form from the start of the season, where they appeared to be the team to beat in the West. Ever since losing their top players in the CONCACAF Gold Cup for international duty, they have found themselves sliding down the standings in the West.

Toronto FC News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / July 28

Nigeria stun home nation for record 10th WAFCON title in epic comeback win

Just when it looked like Nigeria’s record nine-year streak as the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions would end, the Super Falcons pulled off a shocking come-from-behind 3-2 victory over home nation Morocco to reach the historic feat of 10-straight tournament wins.