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MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase

MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase

Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said Wednesday, as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup. The MLS was set up in the mid 1990s as a pre-condition of the US hosting the 1994 World Cup,

No more excuses: World Cup pressure is on for host USA

No more excuses: World Cup pressure is on for host USA

The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, Bill Clinton was in the White House, Nirvana was on the radio, and most Americans couldn't name a single player on their national team. Thirty-two years later, the tournament is back -- co-hosted with Mexico and Canada

Griezmann to leave Atletico for Orlando at end of season

Griezmann to leave Atletico for Orlando at end of season

Antoine Griezmann will leave Atletico Madrid for MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. Atletico's all-time record goalscorer has agreed a two-year deal with Orlando and will become the latest veteran star to move to North America.

Messi scores for Miami in 3-2 MLS victory at NYCFC

Messi scores for Miami in 3-2 MLS victory at NYCFC

Lionel Messi scored his 901st career goal and Inter Miami delivered New York City's first loss of the Major League Soccer season on Sunday with a 3-2 triumph. Argentine superstar Messi netted the equalizer off a free kick in the 61st minute and Brazilian defender Micael headed

Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out

Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville. Messi, 38, scored his milestone goal after just seven minutes to put

Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville

Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville

Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar striker was tightly marked throughout the match, a first leg showdown in the round of 16

Messi bags 899th goal as Miami down DC United

Messi bags 899th goal as Miami down DC United

Lionel Messi moved to the brink of another goalscoring milestone as Inter Miami bagged their second win of the Major League Soccer season with a 2-1 victory over DC United on Saturday. Messi, who scored twice in Miami's Florida derby win over Orlando last week, bagged his