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.
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Following a record-breaking season with the Columbus Crew, Wilfried Nancy was rewarded with 2024 MLS Coach of the Year honors on Wednesday.
Nancy, a finalist for the award for the last three seasons, won the award over Chris Armas of the Colorado Rapids and Gerardo "Tata" Martino of Inter Miami.
Nancy was hired by Columbus in December 2022 after two seasons at the helm of CF Montreal, where he finished 37-25-15. With Columbus, Nancy is 51-19-24.
Wilfried Nancy MLS Coach of the Year
Tata Martino leaving Inter Miami after the best regular season in Major Leaugue Soccer history is the last thing fans expected.
According to Give Me Sport’s Tom Bogert, Martino has left Inter Miami for personal reasons despite having one year left on his coaching contract with the club. This comes 10 days after Miami’s stunning first-round playoff exit vs. Atlanta United.
Tata Martino leaving Inter Miami
Former USMNT goalkeeper, Brad Guzan, had an amazing performance in Atlanta United’s unreal away victory against Inter Miami, being perhaps the main reason why we’ll see Atlanta in the next round.
The 40-year-old had a staggering seven saves against Lionel Messi and co., with the American’s performance making its way around social media.
Aging like fine wine
Ecuador international Marco Angulo has died at the age of 22, a month after suffering critical injuries in a car crash, the Ecuadorean football federation said on Tuesday.
Angulo was involved in a traffic accident on Oct. 7 that also resulted in the death of his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas.
Angulo sustained head injuries and a lung contusion and died at a hospital in Quito on Monday night after a week in intensive care.
Marco Angulo death
Legendary FC Barcelona left-back and now Inter Miami star, Jordi Alba, took no time in criticizing Major League Soccer’s playoff format after Inter Miami’s devastating loss in the first round of the 2024 MLS playoffs.
Jordi Alba critizes MLS format after first-round exit with inter Miami
The 35-year-old Spaniard has placed himself under the MLS limelight after quickly choosing to criticize MLS’ playoff format following The Herons’ huge upset-loss against Atlanta United through a three-game series.
The Club World Cup is set to see another 'invitee.'
According to reports, Liga MX giant, Club América, has become the ‘favorite’ to replace a Liga MX club in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup next summer, this after FIFA’s recently-announced regulations for the tournament.
Club América Club World Cup invitation — will the Liga MX giants make an unexpected appearance?
This pretty much sums up the Dynamo’s season.
Mexico international and Houston Dynamo captain, Héctor Herrera, was sent off after appearing to have spit at the referee during the MLS Cup Playoffs match against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
Watch: Héctor Herrera red card vs. Seattle Sounders, Mexican midfielders 'spits' at ref
The American starboy continues to hit milestones.
15-year-old phenom, Cavan Sullivan, scored his first-ever MLS Next Pro Playoff goal for the Philadelphia Union ll — marking yet another incredible feat for the future Manchester City player in his short career.
Watch: Cavan Sullivan amazing goal vs. Columbus Crew ll in MLS Next Pro playoffs
After clinching MLS playoff berths with regular-season-ending wins on Saturday, CF Montreal and Atlanta United will square off in the Eastern Conference's wild-card match on Tuesday.