Inter Miami star Lionel Messi says MLS needs to loosen its restrictions on how clubs build their rosters in order to grow soccer's footprint in the United States.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has challenged Major League Soccer to relax its rules on spending in pursuit of wider growth across the league.

MLS’ salary cap rules are a staple of the league, but Messi says it limits the ability of the league to attract top talent.

James Rodríguez is reportedly set to leave Club León at the end of the Apertura 2025, as his contract expires in December and neither side intends to renew. With only six months remaining before the 2026 World Cup, the former Real Madrid star will have to find a new destination and could either stay in Liga MX or make the move to MLS.

Tristan Blackmon of the Vancouver Whitecaps was named the 2025 MLS Defender of the Year on Tuesday. He anchored a defense that allowed the second-fewest goals (38) and logged the second-most clean sheets (13).

Charlotte FC is hosting a playoff game Tuesday in Bank of America Stadium. Here’s the story behind the transformation.

James Rodríguez is reportedly set to leave Club León at the end of the Apertura 2025, as his contract expires in December and neither side intends to renew. With only six months remaining before the 2026 World Cup,

MLS Next club teams do not allow their players to compete for their public school, forcing teenagers to choose between playing with them or with their nieghborhood friends.