New United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has hailed AC Milan's American winger Christian Pulisic as one of the best forwards in the world but has warned he may need to limit his workload.

New US coach Mauricio Pochettino hails Christian Pulisic but worries over workload

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record.

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi bags 46th career trophy with MLS Supporter Shield title

Lionel Messi grabbed the equaliser as a misfiring Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Despite the setback of a third straight draw, Miami -- already assured of a place in the playoffs -- remain top of the Eastern Conference and the Supporters Shield regular season standings.

Major League Soccer: Inter Miami held to draw again despite Lionel Messi goal

Lionel Messi dazzled in his return from injury Saturday, scoring two goals in the space of four minutes and adding an assist in Inter Miami's 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union.

MLS: Lionel Messi hits brace, provides assist on return as Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is set to make his long-awaited return to club football after coach Gerardo Martino confirmed on Friday (Sep 13). Messi, who was last in action during the Copa America final win over Colombia in July, is available for Miami’s latest Major League Soccer (MLS) contest against Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Lionel Messi set for Inter Miami return after two-month injury layoff

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is all set for his return to the side having been out of action for more than a month. According to Messi’s Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino, Messi is not far from a return having taken part in light training as the Major League Soccer (MLS) season reaches the business end.

Lionel Messi is close to MLS return: Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino

Argentine star Lionel Messi was ruled out on Monday by Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino for the defending champions' Leagues Cup knockout match on Tuesday at reigning MLS champion Columbus.

Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup clash against Columbus

Jordi Alba's goal in the 75th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 home victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the MLS standings, despite the injury-enforced absence of Lionel Messi.

MLS: Jordi Alba scores winner against Chicago as Messi-less Inter Miami extends lead at top – WATCH VIDEO

Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick and Lionel Messi had an incredible five assists and a goal in the second half as a rampant Inter Miami crushed the New York Red Bulls 6-2 in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

Lionel Messi magic hits MLS as Inter Miami crush New York Red Bulls in marathon win

Lionel Messi scored his sixth and seventh goals of the season while adding his sixth assist in between and Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to earn a 3-1 victory over visiting Nashville SC Saturday (April 20) night.

Major League Soccer: Lionel Messi's brace helps Inter Miami beat Nashville

Timothy Tillman and Denis Bouanga each scored first-half goals to propel LAFC to a 2-1 home victory over the L.A. Galaxy on Saturday (April 6) night in Los Angeles.

Major League Soccer: LAFC beat arch-rivals LA galaxy in 'El Trafico'

Lionel Messi has shrugged off retirement talks, saying he remains self-critical of his performances. The World Cup winner with Argentina said the day he feels he cannot contribute to his team’s success, he will step aside.

World Cup winner Lionel Messi shrugs off retirement talks, says ‘I haven’t thought about it yet’

Inter Miami are expecting too much work from their Argentine star Lionel Messi, coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday, ahead of the team's Florida derby clash with Orlando City.

MLS: We are expecting too much work from Messi, says Miami coach Gerardo Martino

Luis Suarez re-united with his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi on Saturday and said he hoped his move to Inter Miami would boost his chances of competing in June's Copa America with Uruguay.

Luis Suarez joins Lionel Messi at Inter Miami as ex-Barca mainstays eye maiden MLS trophy

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Ajax star, will join Inter Miami for the 2024 season, the MLS club announced on Friday.

MLS: Luis Suarez reunites with Lionel Messi and company at Inter Miami

The Columbus Crew won their third Major League Soccer title after beating Los Angeles FC 2-1 in the MLS Cup final on Saturday. A penalty from Cucho Hernandez and goal from Yaw Yeboah gave the Crew a 2-0 lead at the interval before Denis Bouanga pulled a goal back for LAFC in the 74th minute.

Columbus Crew beat Los Angeles FC for third MLS title

Lionel Messi was among three finalists named on Thursday for Major League Soccer's Newcomer of the Year award despite the Argentine star playing only six league matches for Inter Miami.

Football: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi among three finalists for Major League Soccer newcomer award

Western Conference top seeds St. Louis City suffered a shock 4-1 defeat at home to Midwest rivals Sporting Kansas City in the opening game of their best-of-three series in the MLS playoffs on Sunday.

Kansas City defeat St. Louis City at home in opening game of MLS playoffs

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta, who scored 17 goals and set up 14 others this season, was named Major League Soccer's 2023 Most Valuable Player on Monday.

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta named MLS Most Valuable Player

FC Cincinnati booked their place in the semi-finals of the MLS Cup Eastern Conference playoffs on Saturday after defeating New York Red Bulls on penalties to complete a 2-0 first-round series victory.

Cincinnati advances to MLS East Playoffs after win over New York Red bulls

Elias Manoel scored a hat-trick as the New York Red Bulls defeated Charlotte FC 5-2 to advance to the first round of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference playoffs on Wednesday.

Football: New York Red Bulls beat Charlotte FC to advance to East playoffs in MLS

There will be no Hollywood ending to Lionel Messi's first season in Major League Soccer after his Inter Miami team were eliminated from contention for the playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

No Hollywood ending for Lionel Messi in his maiden MLS season as Inter Miami crash out of playoffs race

Lionel Messi could make his return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday with the Argentine hoping to give a boost to Inter Miami's flagging playoff hopes. Messi has played just 37 minutes for his club since September 3 having returned with an injury from international duty with Argentina last month.

MLS: Lionel Messi could return to power Inter Miami into Eastern Conference playoffs

Missing Lionel Messi again, Inter Miami's hopes of squeezing into the MLS playoffs suffered a body blow on Wednesday with a 4-1 defeat to Chicago Fire. The defeat leaves Miami next to bottom of the Eastern Conference and five points off the last playoff spot with just three games remaining and their destiny no longer in their own hands.

Major League Soccer: Inter Miami's playoff hopes fade after Chicago rout sans Messi

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