Miami Freedom Park from above: 11/14/2025

MLS is officially switching to a fall-to-spring calendar beginning in 2027. That transition period from the current structure is a quick turnaround. From colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social:

With ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social …Why #MLS is changing to a summer/spring schedule with a winter break. And also why not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea. And then there are the pesky talks with the #MLSPA. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Inter Miami confirms that Lionel Messi missed this morning’s training session due to minor back discomfort. Sources confirm to espn, however, that the captain will soon return to training & play a role in the MLS Round 1 playoff match against Nashville SC on Friday.

In just over a year, Gregg Berhalter turned the from Wooden Spoon contenders to a playoff-bound team. I sat down with Berhalter & a couple players to talk through the 2025 season under new management. My latest for @espn www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Leo Messi & Inter Miami are in the final stages of negotiating a new, multi-year contract extension for the club captain, sources confirm to ESPN. The latest on Messi’s new deal for ESPN with @moillorens.bsky.social www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Sources confirm to ESPN that the United States women’s national team is set to host Italy in a friendly on December 1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. US Soccer to officially announce in the coming days. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Despite the 4-0 loss to PSG, Inter Miami should walk away from the Club World Cup with heads held high: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

"A saturation of soccer": Why empty seats litter the Club World Cup and Gold Cup. This was a group effort with reporting from @lizzybecherano.bsky.social, @marcotti.bsky.social, @jamesolley.bsky.social, @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social and Rob Dawson. #GoldCup #CWC2025 www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Inter Miami kicked off the Club World Cup with a deceiving 0-0 draw against Al Ahly. Even with a squad of greats like Messi, Suarez and Busquets, Oscar Ustari stole the show: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Always fun to participate in the @InterMiamiCF media match, but even better when we win! A special shout out to the communications team for providing a couple of us with awards for our continued coverage.

From ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social … #MLS, players still at odds on CWC compensation. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

My interview with Mauricio Pochettino on Futbol Americas: m.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Ps...

No better way to celebrate turning 27 today. Interview with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino coming soon to espn.

Sources tell me there is no current plan to include Liga MX & MLS teams in the upcoming editions of the Copa Libertadores. They clarified that Inter Miami has not been invited to participate at the moment.

Oh hey it's almost the end of the year! Let's highlight some of my favorite articles I worked on for ESPN FC in 2024, starting with my collaboration with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social on the cultural push-and-pull for Mexican-American dual-nationals www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Family members are sending me videos from el Ángel de la Independencia in Mexico City as Club America fans celebrate the team’s back-to-back-to-back championships. Club America beat CF Monterrey tonight to secure the tricampeonato.

A new development in the Leagues Cup saga as Liga MX president Mikel Arriola confirms midweek matches instead of month-long Summer pause. Sources add Liga MX teams pushed for this change. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Leagues Cup is considering a format that sees only 18 MLS teams participate in the upcoming edition, sources tell ESPN. The 2025 iteration of Leagues Cup would pit 18 MLS teams against 18 Liga MX teams. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

The New York Red Bulls qualify to MLS Cup for the first time since 2008, when they made the final as the Western Conference wild card.

Club America vs Toluca on screen 1 & Orlando City vs NY Red Bulls on screen 2. Later, LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders & Cruz Azul vs Tijuana. I love this time of year.

Sources confirm Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami, replacing Gerardo Martino. The two parties are finalizing contract negotiations. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Any reports linking the likes of Xavi Hernandez & others to the job are preemptive. There is nothing concrete coming from the club just yet.

"How Clubs Got Their Colors" Loved working on my section of this expansive project with the ESPN crew, which tells the stories of how 50 of soccer's most popular clubs around the world got their colors www.espn.com/espn/feature...

Inter Miami & Tata Martino part ways, sources tell ESPN: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Inter Miami’s historic 2024 season came to an end when falling to Atlanta United in the first round of the playoffs. What went wrong? My latest for ESPN www.espn.com/soccer/story...