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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

Tom Bogert31

Vancouver Whitecaps show confidence in Cascadia Cup; Inter Miami leans on squad depth: Takeaways

Jeff Rueter and Tom Bogert32

Where MLS teams have improved and regressed in 2024

Jeff Rueter51

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

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 Tenorio190

Gianni Infantino addressed MLS owners' meeting, a first for a FIFA president

FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed MLS owners at the league’s Board of Governors meeting this week, becoming the first FIFA president to attend a board meeting since MLS’s founding in 1996. “I was very happy for the first time that the FIFA president comes to an MLS meeting of this nature,” Infantino said. “We have great events coming up here in North America with the new Club World Cup next year, the World Cup in ‘26, so a lot of promotion for soccer, or football as we call it.” The MLS Board of Governors consists of a representative from ownership of each of...

Paul Tenorio100

Inter Miami, Columbus' Champions Cup games make this MLS's most important week in a while

Over two days in Monterrey, two of MLS's most notable teams will face uphill battles to earn a spot in the Club World Cup

Felipe Cardenas and Pablo Maurer62

The 12 most talked-about MLS youth prospects at the Generation Adidas Cup

In a global showcase for youth talent, these names in MLS academies got scouts, agents, and international coaches talking

Tom Bogert27

What El Tráfico said about MLS's present and future: Takeaways from the weekend

Plus; the Red Buls and Whitecaps top the table, and Sna Jose and Kansas City continue to drop points from winning positions

Tom Bogert, Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio32

USMNT Olympics watchlist: Which MLS players could go to France for the Games?

There are plenty of young players to keep an eye on ahead of the U.S. men's first Olympic appearance since 2008.

Jeff Rueter53

MLS's undefeated teams, a tale of three Colombians and Godoy's bicycle kick - Takeaways

Plus: The good, the bad and the absent among Colombian forwards, and an Anibal Godoy golazo

Tom Bogert, Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio45

MLS referees, league find positives and negatives in new labor deal

After opening the season with replacement referees, MLS's usual officials will return to the field this weekend.

Pablo Maurer34

MLS anonymous executive survey, Part 2: 'Messi boost', roster rule changes and Apple TV deal

MLS executives reveal how they really feel about some of the biggest issues facing the league in 2024

Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio192

MLS anonymous executive survey, Part 1: Predictions, most talented players, next big transfer abroad

We asked 30 soccer decision-makers what they really think

Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio133

MLS referees agree new CBA, will return this weekend with significant pay raises

The long-running labor battle between MLS referees and their bosses is at an end

Pablo Maurer110

Frustration with MLS replacement refs is starting to boil over: Takeaways

Plus, Luis Suarez's importance to Inter Miami and Nick Cushing's seat at NYCFC gets slightly cooler

Tom Bogert, Jeff Rueter, Felipe Cardenas122

Christian Fuchs on coaching at Charlotte FC, Rodgers respect and mirroring Maresca

The former left-back talks becoming a coach, his admiration for Leicester’s current style, and how his son is testing a theory on ’keepers

Rob Tanner16

MLS's Don Garber on World Cup and why U.S. is 'the ATM of the soccer world'

The MLS commissioner covered a number of topics in an exclusive roundtable, including competition with Liga MX, roster rule changes and more

The Athletic Soccer staff249

Don Garber: MLS is 'more than prepared' to use replacement refs for as long as needed

Speaking with The Athletic, the MLS commissioner said the league has not felt any significant consumer blowback through contentious talks

Pablo Maurer and The Athletic Staff105

MLS execs Garber, Rodriguez say Open Cup move is for greater good of U.S. soccer

In an exclusive roundtable with The Athletic, commissioner Don Garber and EVP Nelson Rodriguez defended MLS's Open Cup decision

Jeff Rueter and The Athletic Staff292

MLS roster rule change expected to loosen U-22 player restrictions this summer

A key roster rule change in MLS is in the works and is expected to go into effect this summer, with the league planning to decouple designated player (DP) spots and U-22 initiative slots, sources briefed on the talks tell The Athletic. Currently for an MLS club to use all three U-22 initiative slots, they cannot have three senior, over-max-budget DPs. In that instance, clubs can use only one U-22 initiative slot. Under the expected change, clubs will have access to all three U-22 initiative slots, no matter how they strategize their DP spots. The change is significant because these two...

Tom Bogert77

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