Tristan Muyumba and Brooks Lennon each scored first-half goals as Atlanta United also took advantage of an own goal to earn an impressive 5-2 victory Saturday over victory Inter Miami, who were without Lionel Messi. Despite the loss, Leonardo Campana's sombrero flick to goal combination in the first half to open the scoring was an absolute masterclass. Check it out below.
LEO. CAMPANA.
Salomón Rondón recorded a brace to lead host CF Pachuca to a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Pachuca defeat Columbus Crew in CONCACAF Champions Cup final
Rondon's goals in the 12th and 67th minutes sandwiched a 32nd-minute tally from Miguel Rodríguez against the reigning MLS Cup champions.
¡CAMPEONES!
The Crew are taking no chances ahead of their crucial final in Mexico.
The Columbus Crew will be playing against Liga MX’s CF Pachuca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final on Saturday, the final decider of who will be the last CONCACAF team to qualify to next year’s inaugural 2025 Club World Cup.
No Messi, no party.
Fans in attendance for the Vancouver Whitecaps match against Inter Miami last Saturday, who were most certainly expecting to see Lionel Messi on the pitch at the time of buying their tickets, were not impressed with the Argentine’s ‘unexcused’ absence.
Vancouver fans' reaction to Lionel Messi's absence vs. Whitecaps
Messi is officially a ‘Bad Boy.’
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi made a surprise collaboration with Hollywood’s Will Smith and Martin Lawrence to promote the upcoming release and fourth installment of the Bad Boys film franchise.
Messi films promo video with Will Smith for Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Amidst the release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, set to release on June 7, 2024, the iconic Miami movie duo teamed-up with none other than Miami’s superstar to make a video to continue their promotional campaign of the highly-anticipated film.
Soccer fans in Vancouver were incredibly disappointed on Thursday when it was announced that Inter Miami’s biggest stars aren’t making the trip to Canada for Saturday’s game.
Despite all three being healthy and playing in Inter Miami’s previous game vs. D.C. United, the trio will hang back home.
Tickets prices skyrocketed for what was expected to be a record 50,000+ attendance at BC Place. The Whitecaps released a statement sharing their disappointment with fans and offering 50% off food and drinks.
The Emanuel Reynoso video of him with stacks of cash and a gunman is the latest chapter in his bizarre time with Minnesota United. His spell with the MLS side is likely to come to an end soon as he’s expected to transfer to Liga MX’s Club Tijuana.
Reynoso has caused problems for opposing defenders with 56 goal contributions in 101 appearances with Minnesota since joining in 2020. He’s caused as much trouble off the field as well with several controversies and suspensions.
The latest Emanuel Reynoso video is just another addition to the collection.
The U.S. men’s national team released their official roster for their pair of friendlies in June.
Ahead of what will be two tough matches against CONMEBOL powerhouses Colombia and Brazil, the squad led by Gregg Berhalter has announced the 27 players that will participate in the USMNT’s last training camp before the Copa América.
USMNT release roster for June training camp; friendlies against Colombia/Brazil
Here is the full squad list:
GOALKEEPERS: Ethan Horvath, Sean Johnson, Matt Turner
Reus could be the latest European star to make the move to MLS, with a reported multiple clubs interested in the German this summer.
Marco Reus linked to MLS; Charlotte FC and LA Galaxy interested
According to MLS insider Tom Bogert, Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus has been approached by two clubs in MLS looking to sign the 34-year-old.
Reus, who is to leave Dortmund at the end of the season as a free agent, has garnered interest from Charlotte FC and LA Galaxy.
The Portland Timbers secured a 4-2 victory Wednesday night but not before trailing 2-0 at halftime and having a hot mic fail with the broadcast.
The Timbers have been uncharacteristically poor this season. Heading into the game vs. San Jose Earthquakes they were without a win in their previous nine games. Yes, it had been two months since Portland secured three points from a game.