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3 goals in 2 games and already the subject of transfer rumors. Did Caden Clark teach us nothing?

“Biggest Talent Since Christian Pulisic”: Chelsea & Man City Eye New York Red Bulls Star Julian Hall Julian Hall of New York Red Bulls is catching the eye of top European clubs, with Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid among those interested. Valued at €15m-€20m, his future may lie within the Red...

“Biggest Talent Since Christian Pulisic”: Chelsea & Man City Eye New York Red Bulls Star Julian Hall www.sportsboom.us/mls/exclusiv...

Inside Charlotte FC's effort to build fan experience as season ticket sales drop up to 25% - Charlotte Business Journal Charlotte FC executives acknowledge need to improve customer service, outline new programs.

Inside Charlotte FC's effort to build fan experience as season ticket sales drop up to 25% www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne... [via @CBJnewsroom]

As MLS enters new phase with Apple, the clock is ticking toward complex media rights negotiations As MLS enters a new phase of its relationship with Apple, the clock is already ticking toward complex media rights negotiations.

The gap between #MLS & NFL isn't surprising

But MLS seriously needs to make this next tv contract count if it wants to make real global headway

“Our NFL contract pays $420 million a year; our MLS contract pays $4 million a year,” said Haslam

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Nu Stadium: Inter Miami's new home named at Miami Freedom Park | MLSSoccer.com Inter Miami CF’s new state-of-the-art home stadium at Miami Freedom Park will officially be named Nu Stadium, the club announced Wednesday.

Nu Stadium: Inter Miami's new home named at Miami Freedom Park www.mlssoccer.com/news/nu-stad... [via @mls.bsky.social]

Security plans under review before Messi’s visit to Baltimore this weekend With war intensifying in the Middle East, Maryland stadium officials say they are closely monitoring global events as thousands of fans prepare to pack downtown

SUN: Security plans under review before Messi’s visit to Baltimore this weekend foxbaltimore.com/sports/sport...

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Michael Bradley’s Red Bulls Start Hot - And Maybe New York Will Notice Despite its enormousness, New York has always been somewhat of a last frontier for MLS. Maybe the young Red Bulls manager and his flourishing teen talent can change that.

Michael Bradley’s Red Bulls Start Hot - And Maybe New York Will Notice www.forbes.com/sites/ianqui... [via @forbes.com]

Walmart using MLS deal to connect with soccer fans ahead of World Cup Walmart’s new partnership with Major League Soccer positions the retailer to capitalize on the 2026 FIFA World Cup by linking MLS and the Leagues Cup to Walmart’s scale, including a weekly Walmart Sat...

Walmart using MLS deal to connect with soccer fans ahead of World Cup www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202... [via @sportsbizjournal.bsky.social]

How MLS Is Transforming From Retirement Club to Kids' Club in 2026 Red Bull New York and Real Salt Lake have turned to youth at the start of the 2026 MLS season.

How MLS Is Transforming From Retirement Club to Kids' Club in 2026 www.si.com/soccer/how-m... [via @sisoccer.bsky.social]

100 days from the World Cup: What's the state of the USMNT? With just 100 days to go before the World Cup kicks off, ESPN sits down with a who's who of USMNT legends to discuss the national team's hopes in 2026.

100 days from the World Cup: What's the state of the USMNT? www.espn.com/soccer/story... [via @espn.com]

Score Team USA Reposado Tequila This Reposado Tequila celebrates the World Cup with oak-aged agave and a limited ceramic bottle.

Who likes their tequila in a commemorative soccer ball decanter? shop.uncrate.com/products/sco... [via @uncrate.com.web.brid.gy]

Angel City started as a local football club. It changed women's sports As Angel City celebrates its 5th year, under new owner Willow Bay, they are the most valuable team in women's sports. Now they need a winning season.

Angel City started as a local football club. It changed women's sports www.usatoday.com/story/sports... [via @usatoday.com]

MLS vs. LIGA MX returns for 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte | MLSSoccer.com The best players in North America will compete at Charlotte FC's Bank of America Stadium this summer when the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime features the MLS All-Stars against the LIGA MX A...

MLS vs. LIGA MX returns for 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-vs-... [via @mls.bsky.social]

MLS weekend wrap: teenagers are taking over, and Messi goes full Florida Man The days of the retirement league trope appear to be ending, while Inter Miami’s star had an outstanding – and amusing – game against Orlando City

MLS weekend wrap: teenagers are taking over, and Messi goes full Florida Man www.theguardian.com/football/202... [via @theguardian.com]

Charlotte FC maintains top-half MLS valuation amid push to reverse attendance trends - Charlotte Business Journal Charlotte FC remains among top half of MLS in club value.

Forbes ranks Charlotte FC 12th most valuable MLS team amid push to reverse attendance trends www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne... [via @cbjnews.bsky.social]

The Verdict: Michael Bradley’s Baby Bulls are stealing the early MLS spotlight Teenage talent and a first-year head coach with plenty of pedigree has Red Bull New York turning heads after two weeks

The Verdict: Michael Bradley’s Baby Bulls are stealing the early MLS spotlight www.nytimes.com/athletic/707... [via @theathleticfc.bsky.social]

MLS Power Rankings: Muller’s Vancouver Shine, Messi and Miami Spark Into Life Matchday two is in the books and four teams have now won both games and are yet to concede.

MLS Power Rankings: Muller’s Vancouver Shine, Messi and Miami Spark Into Life www.si.com/soccer/mls-p... [via @sisoccer.bsky.social]

When Did Americans Fall in Love with Soccer? | The Saturday Evening Post The American soccer story can’t be told without deep immigrant roots, political influence, and the drive to achieve.

When Did Americans Fall in Love with Soccer? www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/03/when... [via @satevepost.bsky.social]

Atlanta United acquire midfielder Matías Galarza from River Plate | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Atlanta United have acquired midfielder Matías Galarza on loan from Argentine Primera División side River Plate, the club announced Monday. The 24-year-old Paraguay in...

Atlanta United acquire midfielder Matías Galarza from River Plate www.mlssoccer.com/news/atlanta... [via @mls.bsky.social]

Forsberg presses like a guy half his age…next to guys half his age #RBNY

Breakdown of a takedown: How Lionel Messi was floored as pitch invaders interrupt Inter Miami friendly

Lionel Messi in Puerto Rico: Breaking down the Inter Miami star’s takedown by pitch invaders www.nytimes.com/athletic/707... [via @nytimes.com]

Josh Sargent: Norwich City striker completes move to MLS side Toronto Norwich City striker Josh Sargent completes his move to MLS side Toronto FC in a deal worth more than £20m.

Norwich's Sargent completes move to Toronto www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Why is healthy Mexico star Chucky Lozano being paid $6 million to not play in MLS? Chucky Lozano was supposed to be the face of San Diego FC and the Mexican national team. Now it's unclear when he'll even play soccer again.

Why is healthy Mexico star Chucky Lozano being paid $6 million to not play in MLS? www.espn.com/soccer/story... [via @espn.com]

Why the record crowd at the LAFC-Inter Miami match was about more than Lionel Messi Twice in the last four seasons an LAFC game produced an attendance record. Saturday’s attendance of 75,673 was the largest for a season opener and second-largest ever.

Why the record crowd at the LAFC-Inter Miami match was about more than Lionel Messi www.latimes.com/sports/socce... [via @latimes.com]

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Don Garber Q&A: World Cup, media rights and succession Taking full advantage of the World Cup is just one of the pivotal moments in view for Garber, who must also prepare for a seismic calendar change, expedited media rights negotiations and his own succe...

Don Garber Q&A: World Cup, media rights and succession www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202... [via @sportsbizjournal.bsky.social]

A year of accountability: How FC Dallas’ head coach rebuilt himself while rebuilding a club Eric Quill begins his second season as FC Dallas’ head coach, and he feels he now has the tools to execute his vision.

A year of accountability: How FC Dallas’ head coach rebuilt himself while rebuilding a club www.dallasnews.com/sports/fc-da... [via @dallasnews.com]

‘Wait, he’s the GM?!?’ - Issa Tall on leading the Columbus Crew and navigating race and perception across France and the U.S. | Goal.com US The 38-year-old general manager is one of the few Black executives in American soccer, and he feels that responsibility after growing up with few others to look up to

‘Wait, he’s the GM?!?’ - Issa Tall on leading the Columbus Crew and navigating race and perception across France and the U.S. www.goal.com/en-us/lists/...

No more Rivalry Week? Here's why MLS changed its 2026 calendar The new MLS season for 2026 is about to begin, and with it comes changes to the league's schedule. So what exactly is the plan?

No more Rivalry Week? Here's why MLS changed its 2026 calendar. www.espn.com/soccer/story... [via @espn.com]