'We needed someone like him' – Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano celebrates Rodrigo De Paul's debut, downplays post-match tension with Atlas FC following 2-1 win
The Herons earned their first win thanks to a last-minute goal from Marcelo Weigandt.
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Inter Miami player ratings vs Atlas: Lionel Messi's last minute assist leads Herons to Leagues Cup victory as Rodrigo De Paul showcases class in debut
The Argentine bagged two assists in a narrow victory, including the pass for a last-second winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time
WATCH: USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi scores brace for PSV in preseason friendly vs FC Eindhoven
The 22-year-old missed nearly the entire second half of the 2024-25 campaign, but returned Wednesday wearing his shooting boots
'Cowell is our center forward' – Gabriel Milito explains why USMNT's Cade Cowell has earned the starting striker role for Chivas
El Rebaño makes its Leagues Cup debut this Thursday against New York Red Bulls
'This is what the rest of the world does' – Kasey Keller and Herculez Gomez support potential MLS schedule shift to fall-spring format
The former USMNT stars have voiced support for MLS discussions about potentially shifting its schedule to align with European leagues
'Eggs of MLS are all in the Messi basket' – Herculez Gomez criticizes league for prioritizing Inter Miami star over interests of hardcore fans, despite ASG suspension
Gomez said the league is accommodating the Argentine superstar above other considerations, even after recent sanction
Revealed: The key role Chelsea want Marc Cucurella to play in Jorrel Hato's development as Blues close in on €43m transfer
Chelsea reportedly want Marc Cucurella to play an important role in helping Jorrel Hato settle into the Premier League. The Blues are on the verge of securing the services of the Dutch teenage defender from Ajax, with the two clubs finally settling on a fee that surpasses the €40 million (£34m/$46m) mark. The 19-year-old is expected to undergo a medical soon before becoming part of Enzo Maresca’s evolving Chelsea squad.
Where is Alexander Isak?! Newcastle wantaway spotted at former club as 'AWOL' striker waits out Liverpool transfer saga
Alexander Isak has been training in San Sebastian with his former club Real Sociedad, per a new report in Spain, amid claims he has gone AWOL.
Lost and Found: How MLS resurrected the nomadic careers of All-Stars Anders Dreyer, Evander, Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar and other mid-20s European journeymen
As All-Star selections proved, MLS provides an ideal environment for Europeans in mid-20s to discover their best soccer
Vitor Reis wants out already! Why Man City centre-back is seeking transfer exit just six months after £30m arrival
Vitor Reis has reportedly approached Manchester City's hierarchy with a request to secure a loan move this summer. The 19-year-old centre-back is seeking more consistent game time as he looks to accelerate his development and enhance his chances of breaking into the Brazil national team setup.