New York Red Bulls’ Julian Hall, LAFC’s David Martinez, and NYCFC’s Johnny Shore among highly touted young players to watch in Leagues Cup 2025
BALLGM takes a look at five youngsters who could break out in the competition this summer
New York Red Bulls
'We are very privileged to witness this up close' – Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano compares Lionel Messi to Michael Jordan and Rafael Nadal after sixth brace in seven games
Mascherano’s team reached 41 points, climbing to fifth place in the Eastern Conference
Inter Miami player ratings vs New York Red Bulls: Lionel Messi records sixth brace in past seven games as Argentine bags four goal contributions in rout
The Argentine recorded two goals and notched two assists as the South Beach club thumped the 2024 MLS Cup finalists in New Jersey on the road
WATCH: Lionel Messi delivers unbelievable assist to Jordi Alba for Inter Miami's equalizer against the New York Red Bulls
The Argentine star showcased his extraordinary vision with a brilliant assist to left-back Jordi Alba, helping the Herons level the score at 1-1
'I would like them to be able to rest' – Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano would prefer Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba don't play in MLS All-Star Game
Alba and Messi were selected to participate in next week's match, where the MLS All-Stars take on the Liga MX All-Stars
The Kickoff: El Trafico returns as LA Galaxy and LAFC clash, Inter Miami travel to take on New York Red Bulls, San Diego FC and Vancouver Whitecaps meet
BALLGM takes a look at some of the major MLS storylines emerging ahead of Matchday 26
'We’re carrying a heavy load' – Javier Mascherano admits Inter Miami’s fatigue a factor in tough road loss to Cincinnati, as Leo Messi's scoring streak snapped
The Herons lost 3-0 at TQL Stadium, snapping a five-game winning streak in MLS as Messi finally held in check
'The history and the track record' – Former USMNT star Michael Bradley has found the perfect fit in MLS Next Pro and Jurgen Klopp's Red Bull coaching pipeline
With help from Klopp and Jesse Marsch, the long-time USMNT midfielder is developing into the coach he always wanted to be