Messi scored four goals and added an assist in a 7-1 win, while Dejan Joveljić scored on his Sounders debut after a trade from Kansas City
Toddler wanders on to field and interrupts MLS game – video
A child invaded the pitch and interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on 22 August
‘There’s a baby on the field’: Toddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose
A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday
May 2026
New England’s Revolution are a surprise contender: MLS weekend wrap
Also: James Rodríguez finally makes his mark with Minnesota, and a perfect stat line appears in the Bronx
March 2026
MLS weekend wrap: Orlando City lost a game, a goalie, and A Griezmann?
Cristian Espinoza is fitting right in at Nashville, RSL’s kids are alright, and more from the MLS weekend
February 2026
Eric Ramsay and Wilfried Nancy’s post-MLS failures were born of context, not competence
MLS coaches’ reputation abroad won’t get any better after two disastrous appointments by desperate clubs
MLS’s calendar flip is coming. Clubs are already planning how to exploit it
Starting next year, MLS will align itself with big European leagues and become a summer-to-spring operation. Executives see the change as an opportunity
‘The right place for him’: why James Rodríguez signed in Minnesota amid a federal occupation
The Colombian icon joined the MLS side in a short-term deal with an eye toward fitness for the 2026 World Cup
November 2025
MLS playoffs: Minnesota best Seattle in a classic as Miami rout Nashville
Lionel Messi scores twice and assisted on the other two in a 4-0 win, while Cincinnati ended Columbus’ season on a late Brenner goal
October 2025
MLS playoff picks: Will Messi, Son or a dark horse make a run to the title?
The MLS postseason starts on Wednesday night. We assess the contenders for the championship, and take a look back at the talking points from the regular season
September 2025
The MLS Supporters’ Shield race is the closest in recent memory – here’s who could win it
The trophy for the best regular season record has numerous contenders, which of which have reasons to think they’ll lift it (or not)
July 2025
The most aggressive set-piece team in the world plays in Minnesota
Under the guidance of a former Manchester United assistant, Minnesota United are finding MLS success with a surprising tactic
May 2025
David Beckham tells Minnesota to ‘show a little respect’ after Pink Phony Club jibe
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham told Minnesota United to ‘show a little respect’ after celebrating victory by poking fun at the ‘Pink Phony Club’
April 2025
MLS talking points: How Vancouver became elite and no rest for Leo Messi
A single play has led Charlotte FC to multiple wins, while Minnesota United’s strikeforce is thriving
February 2025
MLS 2025 predictions: Messi and Inter Miami’s outlook, top newcomers and more
The 2025 MLS season kicks off this week. We convened a panel of writers to discuss what they’re most looking forward to this year
January 2025
Eric Ramsay’s road from Shrewsbury to Minnesota via Manchester United
The Minnesota United coach was at Manchester United under Solskjær, Rangnick and Ten Hag – now he is branching out on his own in MLS, he tells Jacob Steinberg
November 2024
MLS playoffs: LA Galaxy run riot as Orlando also make conference finals
LA Galaxy will face the Seattle Sounders while Orlando City will play New York Red Bulls in the upcoming conference finals
September 2024
MLS power rankings: Inter Miami’s ambitious plans are paying off
There’s trouble in San Jose and Atlanta, Houston and Minnesota are rolling and Miami are showing there’s life beyond Messi
June 2024
From Man Utd to Minnesota: Eric Ramsay on adjusting to life in MLS
The former United assistant coach discusses his transition to the top job in Minnesota, the league’s unique challenges and learning from the NBA
March 2024
MLS power rankings: Toronto’s Italian stars look like they finally care
Minnesota United have made a bright start, FC Cincinnati are chasing an encore and the New York Red Bulls are this season’s must-watch team
