Soccer

9/25/2025 |  How New York City FC's collapse paved the way for more Lionel Messi magic in Inter Miami win (CBS Sports) NEW YORK -- There were reasons for New York City FC to be optimistic as they hit the pitch at Citi Field, where a soccer pitch was jammed inside a baseball diamond on Wednesday as they welcomed Inter Miami. NYCFC entered the match in fourth place and had five wins in their last six, rising up the table at just the right time with the MLS Cup playoffs within sight. They played a fairly even first half, too, against a Miami team who were under pressure to make their three games in hand count, nor were the hosts out of the game as they entered the final stages of the match a goal down.

9/25/2025 |  Walmart teams up with Spain’s La Liga, furthering the retailer’s investment in soccer (CNBC Sports)

• Walmart is partnering with the Spanish soccer league La Liga and will be the first-ever presenting partner of “El Clásico,” a marquee rivalry match between powerhouse teams FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF.
• The partnership aims to grow the American soccer fanbase through large-scale viewing events, concerts, exclusive merchandise and in-store activations.
• Walmart is doubling down on its investment in soccer ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

9/25/2025 |  Lionel Messi Contract Extension Highlights Flaws in MLS Salary Structure (DEADSPIN) Lionel Messi scored two more goals on Wednesday night to bring his Major League Soccer-leading total to 24.
His Inter Miami side have now won three in a row following their 4-0 romp at New York City FC. And the Herons still have two games in hand on East leaders Philadelphia and others as they attempt to come from behind to win a second MLS Supporters’ Shield.

9/25/2025 |  Construction Underway for South Carolina’s USL Soccer Stadium (SportsTravel) Construction is officially underway on the permanent home for the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty United Soccer League teams in Upstate South Carolina. The multi-use stadium at the BridgeWay Station mixed–use development in Mauldin is slated to host its first matches in 2026.

9/25/2025 |  AC Milan and Inter Milan select Foster + Partners for proposed new stadium (Stadia Magazine) AC Milan and Inter Milan have announced agreements with leading architectural firms Foster + Partners and Manica to design a new stadium, pending final approval from the city council on the sale of the San Siro site.
The decision marks a shift from 2021, when the clubs initially chose Populous over a rival concept by Manica–Cmr Sportium.