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.

Both Estévez and Gallagher noted that playing in four elimination games during the team’s run to the U.S. Open Cup final was good preparation for the playoffs. Austin FC won two of those contests on the road, defeating San Jose in a penalty shootout and beating Minnesota with a goal in extra time.

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

Major League Soccer suspended two players for a "potential violation of league rules" before their opening matches in the MLS Cup Playoffs this week.

The 2025 sports equinox is here as all major American professional sports leagues will be in action tonight, but some might overlook soccer with everything going on.

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.