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VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 4: Tim Parker #26 of St. Louis City SC heads the ball in the first half against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place on October 4, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Christopher Morris - Corbis/Getty Images)

Bitter Defeat Reveals Weaknesses of St. Louis CITY SC in the 2023 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs

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João Klauss in MLS: Competing with Giants and Keeping Brazilian Roots Alive

A Crossroads for Jozy Altidore: Navigating the Next Chapter in Soccer

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 4: Tim Parker #26 of St. Louis City SC heads the ball in the first half against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place on October 4, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Christopher Morris - Corbis/Getty Images)

Louis CITY SC in MLS Playoffs: An Opportunity to Cement an Extraordinary Season

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 21: Thiago Almada #10 of Atlanta United plays during the first half of a MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)

Thiago Almada on the MLS Radar: Messi Surprisingly Not in the Spotlight

NAPLES, ITALY - OCTOBER 08: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli pre-game warm up during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 08, 2023 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images)

Osimhen Shows Preference for MLS Over Saudi Pro League: A Choice in Pursuit of Soccer Ambitions

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on during the second half in the game against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

2023 Ballon d’Or: The Intense Debate Between Messi and Haaland

HEMPSTEAD, NY - APRIL 15: New York Cosmos and Brazil legend Pele #10 takes a picture with Laraine Memola Captain of the Cosmos Cheerleaders and another member of the cheerleaders before the start of the North American Soccer League match between New York Cosmos and Tampa Bay Rowdies at James M Shuart Stadium on April 15, 2015 in Hempstead, NY, (Photo by Ira Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

Pelé and Messi in the USA: Two Eras and Two Contexts

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 23: Jaime Moreno #99 of D.C. United dribbles the ball against Toronto FC at RFK Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. Toronto defeated DC 3-2. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Bolivian Players in MLS: Challenges and Legacies

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 21: Brandt Bronico #13 of Charlotte FC attacks with the ball during a game between Inter Miami CF and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Charlotte FC Shines in 2023 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs: A Journey of Determination and Resilience

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Kei Kamara #38 of Chicago Fire warming up during a game between Arsenal and Major League Soccer at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jose L Argueta/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Kei Kamara: The Unwavering Determination of an MLS Icon

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - 2023/10/21: Raoul Petretta #28 (L) and Ramiro Enrique #7 (R) seen in action during the MLS game between Toronto FC and Orlando City SC at BMO field. Final score; Toronto FC 0-2 Orlando City SC. (Photo by Angel Marchini/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

MLS Cup Playoffs: Exciting Matchups and Promises of Intense Emotions

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Dénis Bouanga #99 and Tyler Miller #28 of the MLS All-Stars high-five during the 2023 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge at Audi Field on July 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

The Legacy of Top Scorers in MLS: A Journey of Excellence and Persistence

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 4:Ryan Gauld #25 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC (L) and Njabulo Blom #6 of St. Louis City SC battle for the ball in the second half at BC Place on October 4, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Christopher Morris - Corbis/Getty Images)

Challenge in the MLS Western Conference: Qualified and Eliminated Teams Revealed

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 21: Thiago Almada #10 of Atlanta United gestures during the first half of a MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)

MLS Playoffs 2023: Eastern Conference Unveils Surprises and Disappointments

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 21: Ashley Westwood #8 of Charlotte FC celebrates a win over Inter Miami CF at Bank of America Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

Charlotte FC Makes History with Spot in 2023 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Felipe Martins #8 of Orlando City SC plays a free kick during the second half of a match against the Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Brazilian Legacy in MLS: A Lasting and Significant Influence

ST PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 23: Osvaldo Alonso #6 of Minnesota United FC during a game between Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on October 23, 2021 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Osvaldo Alonso: A Legacy of Resilience and Excellence in the Context of Cuba-US Relations in MLS

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 28: Tai Baribo of Israel during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group I match between Switzerland and Israel at Stade de Geneve on March 28, 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Israeli and Palestinian Players in the MLS

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - MAY 21: Romulo of Internacional kicks the ball during a Brasileirao match between Gremio and Internacional at Arena do Gremio on May 21, 2023 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Fernando Alves/Getty Images)

Million-dollar proposal from the MLS for Rômulo puts Internacional in a tough decision

ST. PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 7: Tyler Boyd #11 of LA Galaxy is chased down by Miguel Tapias #4 of Minnesota United FC during a game between Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on October 7, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Emotion Running High: Decision Day in MLS

Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi (L) fights for the ball with Cincinnati's Japanese forward #07 Yuya Kubo during the Major League Soccer (MLS) football match between Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 7, 2023. (Photo by Chris Arjoon / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS ARJOON/AFP via Getty Images)

Salary and Development Challenges in MLS: Toward Sustainable Competitiveness?

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 20: Roman Burki #1 of St. Louis City SC directs his defense during a game between Los Angeles FC and St. Louis City SC at CITYPARK on September 20, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri.(Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

St. Louis CITY SC: Post-season lessons from a loss following a win

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Fire flares with the MLS CUP pregame activities of the 2018 Audi MLS Cup Championship match between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers at the Mercedes Benz Stadium on December 08, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United won the match with a score of 2 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

Soccer Stadiums: The Architectural Marvels of MLS

TOPSHOT - Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during their friendly football match at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on August 3, 2023. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP) (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arabia vs. USA vs. Europe: A Soccer Clash That Won’t Go Away

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JULY 21: (L-R) Manager Gerardo Martino of Inter Miami CF talks with Lionel Messi #10 as WTA player Serena Williams and NBA player LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers take photos as celebrity Kim Kardashian looks on prior to Messi entering the match during the second half of the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Comparison between Ronaldo and Messi with NBA stars: An intriguing analysis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF on the pitch during a match between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles Football Club at BMO Stadium on September 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Nominees for the 2023 MLS Year-End Awards