Football General Manager
Leagues Cup offers Cade Cowell a chance to revive USMNT hopes, prove Chivas move was right
Inconsistency has led to Cowell falling out of the USMNT picture, but the Leagues Cup presents him with a platform to change that
Analysis
'The integrity of the league is at stake' – Apple TV's Dax McCarty on why MLS was right to suspend Lionel Messi, the new Leagues Cup format, and why Club America is favorite
Mic'd Up: The Apple TV+ host discusses Leagues Cup, the U.S.-Mexico rivalry, and why MLS All-Star Game matters
The Rondo: Debating the Transfer Market – Are Liverpool surefire winners, what USMNT move must happen, how do David Beckham and Inter Miami keep exploiting loopholes?
BALLGM US writers debate what has already been a busy summer for transfers, from the Premier League to MLS
‘Litmus test will be in 10 years’ – Revamped Leagues Cup to emphasize MLS vs Liga MX, bring more jeopardy, stoke regional rivalry and ensure event's long-term relevance
With some flaws laid bare, competition organizers insist that a new format for 2025 could revive the Leagues Cup
'Big, bold, arrogant things' – Just because Inter Miami went next-level creative on MLS rules to pair Rodrigo De Paul with Lionel Messi doesn't mean others can't – they just won't
The signing of the World Cup winner wasn't entirely by the book, but that should be a challenge to every other MLS club
'I'm in debt to soccer' – LAFC Academy Director Toni Hernandez on leaving Barcelona, coaching in La Masia and developing a perfect style in Los Angeles
BALLGM Convo: The Spanish football coach, with 20 years of experience in the sport, discusses his aim to make an impact in Los Angeles
Euro 2025 Team of the Tournament: Three Lionesses feature in BALLGM's best XI – but there's no room for Ballon d'Or contenders Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey
England beat Spain on penalties to retain their European title, and it is no surprise that those two are the best best-represented nations in our XI
James Trafford vs Ederson: Who should be Man City's No.1 goalkeeper?
Having secured a return to his boyhood club, the new arrival from Burnley hasn't come to the Etihad to sit on the bench
Barcelona vs Marc-Andre ter Stegen: How Spanish champions ended up at war with their club captain – and why it could derail Hansi Flick's plans
The Blaugrana wanted rid of the Germany goalkeeper, but he's not going anywhere and seems intent on making life very difficult for his employers