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Javier Mascherano tells Inter Miami players: 'We need everyone' to beat New York City FC
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano insists the team needs every player on the roster to defeat New York City FC in the Eastern Conference final
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Little was expected of San Diego in its debut year, but the risk-taking young side not only was the best team in the West, it's one step from the MLS Cup.
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Can Lionel Messi guide Inter Miami to MLS Cup success? (1:27)
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Anders Dreyer scored in the second half and Pablo Sisniega made three saves to lead expansion side San Diego FC to a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United in a Western Conference semifinal.
Source: Columbus' Nancy near deal with Celtic
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Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC - Game Highlights (1:11)
NYCFC eliminates Shield-winning Union in playoffs
Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the 27th minute and New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Sunday night to win the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Mascherano: 'Not easy' dropping Suárez for Miami
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano praised Luis Suarez for his reaction to being used a subsitute for the Eastern Conference semifinal against FC Cincinnati on Sunday night, saying it was not an easy call to leave him out of the starting XI.
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami in 2025
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the Lionel Messi's performances.
FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami CF - Game Highlights (1:04)
Messi scores, sets up 3 as Inter Miami advances
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC - Game Highlights (1:14)
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Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano shut down the idea that the team performs better without Luis Suárez on the field.
Sources: MLS cuts 'Rooney Rule' hiring policies
Major League Soccer has drastically altered its hiring policy around front office and coaching positions by eliminating its minority interview requirements and many of the enforcement mechanisms surrounding those mandates, multiple sources tell ESPN.
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MLS reveals 2026 schedule with 7-week break for World Cup
Major League Soccer announced the 2026 regular season calendar, featuring a seven-week break to accommodate the FIFA World Cup.
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One of Müller, Son dream MLS debuts will end in Vancouver-LAFC playoff clash
Thomas Müller and Son Heung-Min have been dream signings for Vancouver and LAFC, but their playoff matchup means one of those dreams must come to an end.
Union SD Tanner on leave as MLS reopens probe
The Philadelphia Union announced Wednesday that sporting director Ernst Tanner has been placed on administrative leave as MLS reopens the investigation into the allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior.
Marcotti 'sceptical' about MLS changing schedule to match world soccer (2:18)
MLS Standings
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | +22 | 66 |
| FC Cincinnati | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | +12 | 65 |
| Inter Miami CF | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | +26 | 65 |
| Charlotte FC | 34 | 19 | 2 | 13 | +9 | 59 |
| New York City FC | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | +6 | 56 |
| Nashville SC | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | +13 | 54 |
| Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 54 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +8 | 53 |
| Orlando City SC | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | +12 | 53 |
| New York Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | +1 | 43 |
| New England Revolution | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 36 |
| Toronto FC | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | -7 | 32 |
| CF Montréal | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -26 | 28 |
| Atlanta United FC | 34 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -25 | 28 |
| D.C. United | 34 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -36 | 26 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| San Diego FC | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | +23 | 63 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | +28 | 63 |
| LAFC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | +25 | 60 |
| Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | +17 | 58 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | +10 | 55 |
| Austin FC | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | -8 | 47 |
| FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -3 | 44 |
| Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -11 | 41 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -3 | 41 |
| Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -12 | 41 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -13 | 37 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -14 | 32 |
| LA Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -20 | 30 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -24 | 28 |