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Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, center left, holds his new Inter Miami team jersey as he poses with team co-owners Jorge Mas, left, Jose Mas, second right, and David Beckham during a celebration by the team at DRV PNK Stadium, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It comes one day after Messi, Major League Soccer and Inter Miami finalized his signing through the 2025 season. His first official training session is Tuesday and he is expected to play Friday in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

The next chapter of Lionel Messi’s career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK Stadium

By Alanis Thames - Associated Press

International soccer superstar Lionel Messi waves as he leaves following a celebration to present him to fans one day after his signing with the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Lionel Messi already providing jolt to MLS as All-Star Game descends on D.C.

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney reacts after an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. D.C. United won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Reigning MVP Hany Mukhtar highlights MLS All-Star roster that will face Arsenal

Associated Press

MLS announces programs to combat racism, promote diversity

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Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath shouts during the second half of the team's MLS soccer match against FC Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Loons coach Adrian Heath confronting challenging season

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Revolution coach Arena suspended 2 more games, fined $15,000

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Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

AP Source: MLS cutting pay of top executives, some staff

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman, third from right, celebrates his goal against Atlanta United during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean via AP)

Hyndman’s goal helps Atlanta spoil Nashville’s MLS debut 2-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, left, and Charlotte MLS team owner David Tepper announce that Major League Soccer will be coming to Charlotte in 2021 at an event in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond

Charlotte lands Major League Soccer expansion team

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

MLS hopes to put 30th team in Charlotte, North Carolina

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Seattle Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer, center, celebrates beside MLS commissioner Don Garber, left, and player Nicolas Lodeiro, right, after the Sounders defeated Toronto FC, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in the MLS Cup championship soccer match in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle puts stamp on its first 10 years with 2nd MLS title

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela, left, tries to get position for a shot against Atletico Madrid defender Manu Sanchez (35) during the first half of the MLS All-Star soccer match Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Llorente, Felix, Costa score, Atletico Madrid beats MLS 3-0

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

MLS clubs to seek training compensation, solidarity payments

By BY ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz tries to head the ball into the net on a corner kick with Monterrey defender Johan Vasquez blocking the shot during the second half in a CONCACAF Champions League soccer quarterfinal Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won the match 1-0 but Monterrey won on aggregate. Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Mexico’s Liga MX still rules in rivalry with MLS

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2015, file photo, Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid walks off the field following an MLS soccer training session in Tukwila, Wash. Schmid, the winningest coach in MLS history, has died. He was 65. Schmid's family said he died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Schmid was hospitalized three weeks ago as he awaited a heart transplant. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) **FILE**

Sigi Schmid, winningest MLS coach, dies at 65

Associated Press

Classic matchup: New York vs Atlanta United in MLS playoffs

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore, left, tries to control the ball as New York Red Bulls defender Tim Parker, center, and defender Michael Murillo apply pressure during the first half of a soccer game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Red Bulls score late, beat Toronto FC 2-0

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

LAFC gets defender Danilo Silva on loan from Internacional

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 11, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an MLS soccer match between D.C. United and Atlanta United in Atlanta. The MLS All-Star Game will feature one of the world's most storied clubs. Unfortunately for the more than 70,000 fans expected at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Cristiano Ronaldo is not along for the ride. After Portugal's elimination from the World Cup and his transfer from Real Madrid, the five-time FIFA Player of the Year took time off rather than accompany Juventus on its American preseason tour, which includes Wednesday night's game against top players from Major League Soccer. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)

MLS eager to show off Atlanta success story at All-Star Game

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Timbers tie Impact 2-2, increase MLS unbeaten streak to 13

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