By Kenta Hagiwara NOVEMBER 23, 2025 (CINCINNATI, OH) - FC CIncinnati’s season ends in a 0-4 loss at home to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF.  In an elimination match at home, the last thing one would expect to hear from the players after the match is that the energy was low. “The energy was really low,” Kevin Denkey stated after the loss at home. “We didn’t show that we are hungry. It’s good that we have talent. They also have talent.” “It wasn’t enough to me. It wasn’t enoug

PHOTO: LAFC Communications Admfter three long weeks, LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps saw action as part of the 2025playoffs. Third and second place respectively , Canadians and Californians seek a place to the Western Conference final. In the opposite bracket, San Diego FC and Minnesota United will define the last spot of this conference. The 2025 season has been filled with good momentum at the end and two outstanding incorporations: Thomas Muller for the Whitecaps and Heun

By Alonso Contreras Canada earned an impressive 2–0 victory over Venezuela in a tense and physical encounter marked by tactical discipline, timely finishing, and multiple disciplinary incidents on both sides. Despite going down to ten men in the second half, Canada maintained control and secured the win with a late goal. First Half Canada struck first in the 24th minute when Ismaël Koné  finished a well-constructed attack to give the visitors a 1–0 lead. Venezuela attempted t

By Alonso Contreras The United States cruised to an emphatic 5–1 victory over Uruguay in a commanding performance that mixed attacking precision with relentless pressure from start to finish. The home side dominated the first half, scoring four times before halftime and effectively putting the match out of reach. First Half The U.S. struck early and set the tone. In the 17th minute, Sebastian Berhalter  opened the scoring with a clean finish after being set up by Sergiño Dest

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, the United States Men’s National Team is fine-tuning details ahead of next summer’s tournament. The team led by Mauricio Pochettino was coming into the final international window of 2025 on a high, having strung together a three-game unbeaten streak.  Gio Reyna scored a goal and got an assist in his return to the USMNT Saturday evening against Paraguay. Photo Credit: USMNT/US Soccer The streak started in September after a

By Alonso Contreras Fort Lauderdale, FL — November 12, 2025. Inter Miami CF delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, routing Nashville SC 4–0 at Chase Stadium in a match that perfectly blended flair, control, and ruthless efficiency. Lionel Messi shone once again, scoring twice and assisting another, while new Argentine winger Tadeo Allende  produced a breakout performance with a late brace that sealed the rout. First Half: Messi Magic and Miami’s Cont

By Alonso Contreras In one of the most dramatic matches of the MLS Cup Playoffs, Minnesota United FC advanced to the next round after an unforgettable 10–9 penalty shootout victory over the Seattle Sounders. The third match of the Round 1 series at Allianz Field ended 3–3 in regulation, and after a nerve-wracking sequence of 20 spot-kicks, goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair became the unlikely hero, scoring the decisive penalty and saving one in a night of high emotion and tension. T

By Alonso Contreras New York City FC delivered a commanding away performance at Bank of America Stadium, defeating Charlotte FC 3–1 to secure their place in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they will face the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. Nicolás Fernández starred with a brace, while Alonso Martínez added another goal to complete a composed and clinical performance by Nick Cushing’s side. Charlotte entered the match with energy, eager to press high and exploit th

In a nerve-racking 120 minutes where the Washington Spirit looked to have won the game in regulation, but a last-minute goal from Racing Louisville set up an extra layer of drama in their first-ever playoff game in franchise history. They set up an additional 30 minutes of overtime to decide who would move on to the NWSL semifinals.  After an extra 30 minutes of soccer, where neither team could break the deadlock, it was all decided in penalty kicks.  Aubrey Kingsbury is mobb

By Kenta Hagiwara NOVEMBER 8, 2025 (CINCINNATI, OH) -  Brenner returns. FC Cincinnati’s former “Young Designated Player” Brenner made his return to the club earlier this summer, on a loan through the end of the season from Serie A side Udinese. The Brazilian forward finally scored his first (and second) goal against both the Columbus Crew and in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday, leading FC Cincinnati on a come-from-behind victory against their in-state rivals. “I think he [Br

The second game between Austin FC and Los Angeles Football Club took place at Q2 Stadium. In the first leg, hosted at BMO Stadium, ended in a 2-1 victory for the Blaxk and Gold. A solitary goal by Jon Gallagher we’re not enough for the Texan roster; an own goal by Brendan Hires-Ike and a goal by Nathan Ordaz gave the momentary advantage to the 2022 MLS Cup winner. With a 3-4-3 formation, Austin FC seek the victory with Brad Stuver in goal; Brendan Hiñes-ike,Oleksandr Svatok,

By Kenta Hagiwara NOVEMBER 3, 2025 (COLUMBUS, OH) - The Columbus Crew came back from their 0-1 loss at home on Monday in Cincinnati with an emphatic 4-0 win at Lower(dot)com Field, evening up the best-of-three series for a Win-or-Go-Home match on Saturday. Cincinnati’s Pat Noonan and Columbus’ Wilfried Nancy both made one change to their Starting XIs from Monday: Alvas Powell for an injured Nick Hagglund for Cincinnati; Taha Habroune for Lassi Lappalainen.   Powell, the hero

By Alonso Contreras Providence Park, Portland, OR  — The Portland Timbers kept their playoff dreams alive in dramatic fashion, outlasting San Diego FC 5–4 in a tense penalty shootout after a 2–2 draw in regulation. The victory forces a decisive third game in Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs, with the series now heading back to San Diego for a winner-takes-all clash that will decide who advances to the Western Conference Semifinals. The match had everything: momentum swings, la

By Rene Vidal Philadelphia Union delivered a commanding performance to secure a 3–0 victory over Chicago Fire in a match that never saw Chicago get close to a comeback. From the opening minutes, Philadelphia imposed their authority, taking the lead early through Tai Baribo, who capitalized on a well-placed opportunity to slot the ball into the bottom right corner. Just minutes later, Baribo doubled the lead with a powerful header from the center of the box, assisted by Kai Wa

By Adam Luna In an extraordinary display of nerves and precision from the penalty spot, Charlotte FC claimed a thrilling 7–6 victory over New York City Football Club after a goalless 90 minutes. Neither team could break the deadlock during regular play as chances went begging and goalkeepers stood tall, setting the stage for a dramatic shootout. The penalties began with Archie Goodwin giving Charlotte the early lead, swiftly answered by Alonso Martínez for NYCFC. From there,

PHOTO: LAFC Communications BMO Stadium witness one more encounter between Los Angeles Footbakk Club and Austin FC. At the same time and 6 miles away, the Los Angeles Dodgers faces the fifth game of the World Series that ended in a 6-1 defeat for the Dodgers. Three teams faxed each other at the beginning of the month at Q2 Stadium. In such encounter, Austin FC won with a single-goal difference thanks to a goal scored by Owen Wolff. With a 4-4-3 formation with their two best pl

By Alonso Contreras Allianz Field – St. Paul, Minnesota It was a tense, grinding contest at Allianz Field that ended without goals in regulation, but Minnesota United emerged victorious in a dramatic 3–2 penalty shootout over the Seattle Sounders, advancing in front of their home supporters after 120 scoreless minutes filled with defensive resilience and missed opportunities. A Stalemate in Regulation From the opening whistle, the match reflected the cautious stakes of knocko