As the playoffs near, one MLS expert reveals his choices for end-of-season awards – with a plea for MLS to expand its Best XI offering

Lionel Messi scored his second career MLS hat trick, propelling Inter Miami to a 5-2 win over Nashville SC on Saturday night. Messi leads the MLS in scoring with 29 goals this season. The last time he scored a hat trick was last Oct.

Austin FC doesn't have anything to play for on MLS Decision Day. But who should it want to face in the first round of the MLS playoffs?

The Colorado Rapids are in the playoffs if: They defeat LAFC and one of Real Salt Lake or FC Dallas drop points. A draw gets the Rapids in if Real Salt Lake and Dallas lose or if San Jose drops points while one of Dallas or Real Salt Lake lose.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi had a hat trick on the final day of MLS' regular season to clinch the 2025 MLS Golden Boot award.

FC Cincinnati will play Columbus Crew in a best-of-three series in the first round of the Major League Soccer playoffs

Getty ImagesA potential transatlantic move is taking shape for Al Ahly's Emam Ashour, as exclusive information reveals that Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls have tabled an official offer for

Minnesotae United FC is the No. 4 seed in the MLS Cup Playoffs and will face No. 5-seeded Seattle Sounders FC in a best-of-three series.