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Don Garber: 25 years of the MLS commissioner who became the most powerful man in American soccer

Don Garber has been the driving force behind the growth of soccer in the U.S. in his role as MLS commissioner

Paul Tenorio186

Uruguay wins third-place Copa America playoff on penalties, Luis Suarez the hero

The Athletic Staff85

'Maritime Messi', the napper and the 'rock': Inside the Canada team taking on Argentina

Joshua Kloke24

After statement Copa America win, Canada's men's national team might never look the same again

Joshua Kloke159

Real Salt Lake ejects man for tattoo that 'violated policy on hate speech'

Adam Crafton

MLS attendance up 12 percent from 2023 — and it's not all down to Messi

Attendance at MLS matches is up 12% compared to data up to the same date in 2023, the league announced on Monday. Nearly 6.5 million fans have attended a total of 279 MLS matches in the first half of the regular season — nearly 700,000 more fans than the same date in 2023. The year-to-year growth is anchored by upward trends for 25 of the league’s 29 active franchises. Nine teams are currently averaging attendance at 100 percent of their stadium’s capacity. Additionally, five matches have featured an attendance of 60,000 or higher in 2024, the most through this date in league history.

Jeff Rueter168

Which MLS teams are most entertaining to watch? 2024 edition

With so many overlapping MLS kickoffs, which teams should you prioritize tuning in to see? We rank them from best to worst.

Tom Bogert81

A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What's going on?

Details about the tournament are scarce - here's what The Athletic is hearing

Adam Crafton81

Wilfried Nancy's Columbus is in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final — Thierry Henry isn't surprised

Nancy and Henry worked closely together during a difficult 2020 season

Jeff Rueter20

MLS's experimental rule changes are saving time, but causing a stir with Messi

The off-field treatment and times substitution rules are having a significant impact on games, but they're not without flaws

Jeff Rueter86

Almada, Shaqiri among potential MLS transfers to watch in summer window

Whether it's young players making a leap or teams shedding underperformers, many MLS players could be set for an exit.

Tom Bogert51

Why RSL-Colorado was the perfect MLS game; San Diego hire falls through: Takeaways

An eight-goal thriller between Rocky Mountain rivals showed off the very things that make the league special away from the marquee teams

Tom Bogert and Jeff Rueter17

MLSPA salary release takeaways: What we learned from the day agents and GMs both dread

Which MLS teams have increased/decreased their spending the most? Now we know.

Tom Bogert and Jeff Rueter64

Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS, earning more than 25 rosters

Plus, why Miami can pay Messi so much over the salary cap

Jeff Rueter and Tom Bogert65

Why Jesse Marsch's job with Canada is sponsored by MLS

The unusual arrangement is thanks to a series of contributions from the country's MLS team

Joshua Kloke86

Why more MLS coaches aren't on the hot seat; Benteke's aerial expertise: Takeaways

Plus, diving into Christian Benteke's eye-popping and historic aerial ability after a hat trick of headers

Tom Bogert and Jeff Rueter66

Messi caught criticizing MLS rule on Apple broadcast and more from Inter Miami's 3-2 win over Montreal

Messi's MLS scoring streak ends, but Miami keeps making big comebacks

Felipe Cardenas97

The best and worst dealings of the MLS primary transfer window

Our writers share their superlatives for a busy winter transfer window

Tom Bogert and Jeff Rueter62

Where deals stand on MLS transfer deadline eve: New deal for Puig, Cincy's U-22 forward and more

The latest on transfer and trade moves before the league's primary window shuts

Tom Bogert32

Where MLS teams have improved and regressed in 2024

There's just enough sample size in the early part of the MLS season to identify some trends in how teams have changed since 2023.

Jeff Rueter52

U.S. Open Cup round of 32 draw: MLS and USL teams join, NYCFC II is last Next Pro team

The Open Cup's round of 32 features many USL vs. MLS matchups, with the lowest-ranked teams coming from USL League One

Jeff Rueter27

MLS transfer deadline preview, rule change impact, and more

MLS transfer deadline day is fast approaching, new roster rules are incoming, and a star player is once again missing. There’s lots to cover, so let’s get right to answering your questions. “Will any team make a big move before the window ends? Also any rumblings or movement about the Fire?” —Victor S. “Do you think the Houston Dynamo will sign a DP or any attacking player?” —Charles T. “Tom please, are Austin FC going to do anything significant this season?” —Andrew The MLS primary transfer window is still open, in case you forgot.

Tom Bogert33

How MLS teams will use new rule changes; coaches on the hot seat: Takeaways

Plus, an early check on the Golden Boot race now that early contenders have made themselves known

The Athletic Staff51

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told MLS owners to 'be bold' with spending

In an informal conversation with the league's board, Infantino emphasized the need for investment in MLS around the World Cup

Paul Tenorio54

MLS plans to allow teams more spending flexibility with summer rule changes

MLS owners have voted to institute a set of rule changes that would take effect this summer, pending MLSPA approval.

Paul Tenorio192

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