Tag: lionel messi
Argentine Soccer Is Resembling MLS More Each Day
In the last five years, the Argentine Primera División has undergone radical changes to its format, increasingly resembling Major League Soccer's playoff-based system. This...
In Retrospect: Messi Spurning the Saudi League in Favor of MLS...
Going on two years since his magnanimous decision to join MLS and Inter Miami, it's clear Lionel Messi made the right choice.
When Lionel Messi...
MLS at 30: The Influence of the Latin American Player
From the day MLS kicked off in 1996, the Latin player has always been a key element in attracting fans and building successful franchises...
Football New Year’s Resolutions
As the new year begins, many soccer players and clubs set their resolutions for 2025. From an organizational turnaround to simply more respect, we...
The Legacy (or Lack Thereof) of Tata Martino at Inter Miami
Gerardo 'Tata' Martino is out as manager of Inter Miami. His resignation has sent shockwaves throughout Major League Soccer, raising the question: What's next...
There’s No Debate — Lionel Messi is the MLS MVP
Head and shoulders above his competition in MLS, Lionel Messi is the deserving MVP despite playing in just 19 games. The proof is in...
2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Preview: All Roads Lead to the Old...
The Major League Soccer regular season is in the books, and now all eyes turn to the playoffs, where both the stakes and excitement...
MLS Decision Day 2024: What’s On the Line in the Final...
It’s here: the last week of the Major League Soccer regular season. While there isn’t a lot left to play for from a playoff...
Inter Miami Is On the Brink of History
After a slow start, Inter Miami CF has silenced the critics and put together one of the best all-time MLS seasons. Lionel Messi's first...
The Leagues Cup Sophomore Slump
In its second season since expanding to all MLS and Liga MX clubs, the Leagues Cup has left a lot to be desired compared...
The Rise of Lionel Scaloni
In 2018, Lionel Scaloni was appointed as manager of the Argentine national team amidst little fanfare and low public opinion. However, in just six...
Copa America and EURO 2024 By the Numbers
With both of the 2024 Copa America and EURO tournaments coming to their conclusions this weekend, we take a look at the tale of...
Copa America 2024: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Deemed a success by CONMEBOL, Copa America 2024 has provided the best, worst, and ugliest sides of soccer in the Americas throughout the tournament.
The...
5 Burning Questions Heading into Copa America 2024
The 2024 Copa America is set to kick off this week, and we explore five key questions that everyone will be asking both before...
The Footballer Power Play: When Players Hold All the Cards
During Kylian Mbappe's now completed tenure at PSG, he wielded a power known to few other footballers before him. We take a look at...
For Inter Miami, It’s So Far, So Good
After 10 games of the 2024 Major League Soccer season, Inter Miami has proven to be a winner in MLS. But some serious questions...
The UP 2024 Copa America Preview, Pt. 1: Argentina and Lionel...
With the 2024 Copa America rapidly approaching, we will be looking at four nations competing in the tournament: three favorites and an underdog host...
A Look Ahead to the 2024 MLS Season: Turmoil, Drama, and...
On the precipice of the 2024 MLS season, many eyes will point in the direction of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. But beneath the...
Luis Suárez: The Ace in the Hole for Inter Miami’s 2024...
Luis Suárez is the signing of the MLS offseason, yet he's somehow still fallen under the radar. The 37-year-old Uruguayan striker will be pivotal...
The Urban Pitch Gift Guide: 13 Books Any Footy Fan Would...
Want to send a perfect gift for a soccer fan this holiday season? How about a book! We've curated a list of 13 works...
