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With a hat trick against Algeria tonight, Inter Miami CF’s Lionel Messi tied the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record and became the first active MLS player to score three goals in a World Cup match.
By starting today’s match, former Chicago Fire FC midfielder Brian Gutiérrez becomes the first MLS Homegrown player to start the opening match of a World Cup game for Mexico since Carlos Salcedo in 2018.
Both Inter Miami CF's Luis Suárez and Philadelphia Union's Milan Iloski scored a hat trick in Miami's 6-4 victory tonight, marking the second time in MLS history there have been two hat tricks achieved in the same match.
With his first-half goal for Croatia against England, FC Dallas’ Petar Musa became the third active MLS player to score for a European nation in a FIFA World Cup, joining Gareth Bale and Xherdan Shaqiri.
The strike also marked the 32nd goal Musa has scored in the city of Dallas.
U.S. and Canada goalkeepers, a breakout South African star, and two teenagers highlight MLS’ influence on the opening weekend of FIFA World Cup 2026:
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This summer, Major League Soccer will be represented by a record 44 active players at FIFA World Cup 2026, the most players from any league in the Western Hemisphere and another significant milestone in league history.
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Featuring global superstars, emerging young talents, and five players who will be competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Major League Soccer today announced the First XI players named to the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime roster.
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After a five-goal contribution performance, Evander has been named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob ULTRA for the fifth time in his career, tying Camilo Sanvezzo for the most by a Brazilian-born player in MLS history
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After 12 goal contributions in the month of May, FC Cincinnati’s Evander takes home the second MLS Player of the Month award of his career, joining Luciano Emilio, Benny Feilhaber, and Camilo Sanvezzo as the only Brazilian-born players to win the award twice.
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With decades of coverage leading into this summer’s World Cup, @socceramerica.bsky.social has played an integral role in telling the story of the sport in America.
@henrybushnell.bsky.social's piece thoughtfully chronicles Soccer America’s legacy and impact:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...
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MLS leads all leagues in the Western Hemisphere in player representation at FIFA World Cup 2026
NEW YORK (Monday, May 25, 2026) – FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob ULTRA for Matchday 15 of the 2026 MLS season.
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NEW YORK (Wednesday, May 27, 2026) – FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander was voted the MLS Player of the Month for May 2026.
During the month of May, Evander ranked second in MLS with 12 goal contributio...
Soccer, and the consumption of it, in the U.S. has changed dramatically over the decades. One publication has been a constant throughout
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With the World Cup near, I wanted to tell the story of soccer in America.
No perfect way, of course, but the best way?
Through the eyes + words of the people + magazine who've chronicled every stage of its growth.
So, a feature, on American soccer and Soccer America:
Henry Bushnell
Soccer, and the consumption of it, in the U.S. has changed dramatically over the decades. One publication has been a constant throughout
