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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4: Riqui Puig of LA Galaxy during the MLS game between LA Galaxy and LAFC at Rose Bowl Stadium on July 4, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Inter Miami Could Be Riqui Puig’s Next Club at Messi’s Request

Conmebol-Concacaf: Overcoming Logistics and Organizational Challenges

A Potential Alliance: How the Conmebol-Concacaf Competition Can Elevate MLS and Liga MX

The World-Class Players Who Chose Brazil Over the MLS

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - AUGUST 13: Samuel Xavier of Fluminense fights for the ball with Ferreira of Gremio during a match between Gremio and Fluminense as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Arena do Gremio on August 13, 2023 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Tesch/Getty Images)

Keeping an Eye on the Brazilian Championship: 10 Players Who Could Shine in MLS

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 7: Antoine Griezmann of France warms up prior the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between France and Republic of Ireland at Parc des Princes on September 7, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Griezmann’s Dilemma: Between Saudi Wealth and the American Dream

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 7: Kingston, the Orlando City SC mascot prior to a game between Sacramento Republic FC and Orlando City SC at Exploria Stadium on September 7, 2022 in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

A Visionary Idea: The Lions Cup International Tournament

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 23: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid walk off pitch during La Liga match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on December 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)

The Rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi Comes to an End

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MAY 20: Wilder Cartagena #16 of Orlando City heads the ball against the Inter Miami CF during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

MLS Fines for Rule Violations: Discipline and Fair Play in Question

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 30: The officiating crew lead out the players, AR1 Jason White, referee Guido Gonzales Jr, 4th official Kevin Bradley and AR2 Adam Wienckowski during a game between FC Dallas and St. Louis City SC at Citypark on August 30, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

St. Louis CITY SC: The right big chances lead to MLS post-season

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 28: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano v Atletico Madrid at the Vallecas Stadium on August 28, 2023 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Griezmann’s Future in MLS: A Bold Leap or a Threat to Atlético Madrid?

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 12: Thiago Almada #23 of Atlanta United brings the ball forward during a game between Atlanta United FC and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on July 12, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

The Thiago Almada conundrum

The football jerseys of Portugal's forward #7 Cristiano Ronaldo with his new Saudi club al-Nassr and Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi with his new US club Inter Miami CF are displayed for sale at a vendor's stall at Qatar's touristic Souq Waqif bazar in Doha on August 7, 2023. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Messi in MLS and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi League: The Battle of Giants in Global Soccer

SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 20: Chris Wondolowski #8 of the San Jose Earthquakes celebrates his goal during a game between San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park on October 20, 2021 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Elite Goal-Scorers in MLS: The Race for Goal Supremacy

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 30: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts after being tackled in the second half during a match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Facing Messi in MLS: Chiellini’s Lessons for LAFC

Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi runs for the ball during the Major League Soccer (MLS) football match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 30, 2023. (Photo by Chris Arjoon / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS ARJOON/AFP via Getty Images)

Messi and Ibrahimovic’s Impact in MLS: A Comparison by Carlos Vela

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 2: Daniel Pereira #6 of Austin FC dribbles at midfield as Mark-Anthony Kaye #28 of New England Revolution defends during a game between Austin FC and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on September 2, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

MLS’s Expansions

Gremio's forward, Uruguayan Luis Suarez gestures during the Copa do Brasil semi-final football match between Gremio and Flamengo at the Arena do Gremio stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on July 26, 2023. (Photo by SILVIO AVILA / AFP) (Photo by SILVIO AVILA/AFP via Getty Images)

Suárez Comments on Messi and Neymar’s Changes: Two Destinations, One Personal Choice

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates with midfielders Rodrigo De Paul and Thiago Almada after scoring against Panama during the friendly football match between Argentina and Panama, at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on March 23, 2023. - Lionel Messi capped a night of unbridled joy with the 800th goal of his career as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over stubborn Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP) (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)

MLS Elevates International Standing with September Call-Ups

CARSON, CA - MAY 25: Mamadou Fall #5 of Los Angeles FC during a game between Los Angeles Football Club and LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on May 25, 2022 in Carson, California. (Photo by Dave Bernal/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

LAFC, Barcelona near Mamadou Fall transfer

KANSAS CITY, KS - AUGUST 26: Rodrigues #26 of San Jose Earthquakes takes the ball away from Alan Pulido #9 of Sporting Kansas City in the second half on August 26, 2023 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

The Electrifying Convergence between MLS and eSports

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 3: Sergio Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont Foot at Parc des Princes on June 3, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Free Agents in the Market: Opportunities for MLS

REUNION, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Ilsinho #25 of Philadelphia Union shoots and scores during the second half against the Orlando City SC in the MLS is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on July 20, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

The Contrast of MLS: Ilsinho’s Testimony Reveals Substantial Differences in American Soccer

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Folarin Balogun #26 of Arsenal F.C.looks on at a play 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)

Arsenal, Monaco finalizing Folarin Balogun transfer

SANDY, UT- JUNE 7 : Damir Kreilach #8 of Real Salt Lake reacts after scoring against the Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half of the quarterfinals of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup at America First Field June 7, 2023 in Sandy, Utah.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

US Open Cup: Semifinals Promise Excitement and Challenges

ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 27: Akil Watts #20 of St. Louis City SC with the ball during a game between Club America and St. Louis City SC at CITYPARK on July 27, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ ISI Photos /Getty Images)

St. Louis CITY SC Returns in Full Force after MLS Break: A Display of Dominance

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami is hoisted in the air by his teammates after winning the Leagues Cup 2023 final match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on August 19, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Profile of Soccer Fans in the United States: Messi and a New Generation of Supporters

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami hoist the trophy with his teammates after defeating the Nashville SC to win the Leagues Cup 2023 final match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on August 19, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

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