Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

IMAGE: In his first full MLS season after joining Miami in July 2023, Lionel Messi scored 20 goals and had 16 assists in 19 matches. Photograph: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Lionel Messi......

United's Rangnick fails to live up to 'Godfather' hype

IMAGE: Ralf Rangnick looks as as Manchester United slump to a 4-0 defeat against arch-rivals Liverpool FC in the English Premier League. Photograph: Phil Noble / Reuters When Ralf Rangnick took......

Tennis star Stephens marries soccer player Altidore on New Year's Day

IMAGE: Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore posted a wedding photo on social media. Photograph: Sloane Stephens/Twitter Sloane Stephens has married soccer player Jozy Altidore, the Grand Slam......

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

IMAGE: Players of MLS teams Orlando City and Inter Miami participate in a Black Lives Matter pre-game ceremony before match between as part of MLS is back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports......

Black Players Coalition of MLS formed to conquer racism

'We pledge to help bridge the racial equality gap that exists in our league by lobbying for initiatives like implicit bias training, cultural education courses, and diversification hiring......