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By Alonso Contreras Inter Miami CF delivered a clinical performance on the road, defeating Atlanta United 3–1 behind a second-half brace from Lionel Messi and a goal from Germán Berterame. Atlanta United started with attacking intent, creating opportunities through Breel Embolo, Miguel Almirón, and Tristan Muyumba. However, Inter Miami’s defense did enough to withstand the early pressure, blocking several attempts and limiting Atlanta’s ability to turn possession into goals.

By Adam Luna The Texas Derby delivered a dramatic finish as Houston Dynamo FC and FC Dallas played to a 2-2 draw, with three goals arriving in the second half and the decisive moments unfolding deep into stoppage time. Houston appeared to have secured the victory when Mateusz Bogusz converted a penalty in the 90+4th minute. But FC Dallas responded under pressure, Petar Musa equalized from the penalty spot in the 90+11th minute, and Samuel Sarver was sent off moments later in

By Rene Vidal LA Galaxy and San Diego FC played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a match that delivered four goals in the first half, attacking football from both sides, and plenty of chances after the break. Despite creating opportunities to win it, neither team could find a decisive fifth goal. Galaxy strikes early, but San Diego responds LA Galaxy needed just four minutes to take the lead. João Klauss fired a right-footed shot into the bottom-right corner, finishing a move crea

By Ruben Santa Cruz Seattle Sounders FC and CF Montréal shared the points in a 1-1 draw after a match that featured two different phases of control, missed opportunities, and late drama at both ends of the pitch. Montréal made the most of its early opportunity in the 13th minute. Hennadii Synchuk finished from inside the box after Noah Streit helped create the chance, with Alexis Sánchez also involved in the buildup. The visitors took a 1-0 lead and forced Seattle to chase th

CINCINNATI, OH - FC Cincinnati falls to in-state rivals Columbus Crew at home on Sunday night, losing 0-2. Last year, FC Cincinnati pulled off two gritty one goal wins in the MLS Cup Playoffs at home against their rivals from up north, while also losing in spectacular fashion in Columbus, to win a best of three series 2-1 and advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The stakes of Sunday's match were certainly not as high as it was back then, but the playoff implications were massive

The former Portugal international, who shared the pitch with Lionel Messi at Barcelona and faced the highest standards of European football, believes Major League Soccer is growing into a more competitive league, but says players arriving from abroad have a responsibility to help take it further. COLUMBUS, Ohio — André Gomes has experienced football at some of its highest levels. From representing Portugal on the international stage to playing alongside Lionel Messi at FC Bar

by Fernando Abarca SAN JOSE, Calif. — Preston Judd just loves to score against Portland; Eduard Löwen added a goal and an assist, and the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Portland Timbers 3-1 on Saturday night at PayPal Park. Judd opened the scoring in the fourth minute, heading in a perfectly placed entry pass from Löwen to give the Earthquakes an early 1-0 lead. The Earthquakes doubled their advantage in the 24th minute when Löwen scored his first goal for San Jose since j

By Alonso Contreras Spain came from behind to defeat England 3–2 in a thrilling match that saw the lead change hands twice and both teams create opportunities late in the game. Spain struck first in the 2nd minute, with Lamine Yamal finishing from inside the box after receiving the ball in the center. England responded strongly, and Anthony Gordon leveled the match in the 36th minute, cutting inside before firing a right-footed shot into the bottom corner. Just four minutes l