The Argentine superstar's spectacular showing was the highlight of an eventful MLS weekend.
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Wijnaldum is best known for his time at Liverpool where he won several trophies including the Premier League and Champions League
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The Real Salt Lake youngster was one of the most dangerous players in MLS and now sets his sights on the Premier League
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Action is heating up off the field in MLS. It's crunch time in the transfer window, and we break down the hottest news in our weekly column.
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Our thoughts on the new batch of MLS Archive kits hitting the pitch this season.
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The Belgian coach was told by his surgeon that he had been briefly ‘lost’ on the operating table. It has helped him to embrace life.
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The league on Wednesday also announced matchups for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day.
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Down to Business with Asli Pelit takes you through the exciting, fast-paced (and sometimes confusing) corporate side of women's soccer
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The 37-year-old was a free agent after most recently playing for Sevilla in La Liga
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The 19-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League club.
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It's tough to say definitively what is enough to send someone to Springfield. But once again, we'll try.
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The 16-year-old, who is bound for Manchester City, continues to show well for his MLS side.
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After a pregame tribute, Rodrigo De Paul scored vs. Monterrey and revealed he was wearing a Messi kit under his jersey
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More than halfway through the 2026 season, here's where the NWSL's Golden Boot race stands.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes6
Athletes and brands continue to navigate the nuances of the league’s footwear sponsorship framework, originally implemented in June.
Asli Pelit and Karan Lodha60
Not all of these teams will compete for a title next season, but they all took major strides toward significant improvement.
David Aldridge232
The Mexican winger and San Diego FC have been at a standstill, but a move within MLS could free one of the league's highest earners
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Messi was back to his scoring self in a competition he has successfully navigated in the past.
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The NWSL commissioner shared various updates on the state of the league after the 2026 men's World Cup.
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The calendar flip is already happening a year too late. It shouldn't be the only significant change to MLS and its structure next summer.
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Any deal for the USA under-23 international is expected to be in the range of $15million (£11.1m)
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