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Watch MSU alum score great MLS goal

DeJaun Jones scored a beautiful goal for the Columbus Crew

Michigan State soccer has a great alumnus in DeJuan Jones, who has seen action with the United States National Team and plays in Major League Soccer for the Columbus Crew.

In the Crew’s game against the New England Revolution, Jones scored a masterful goal inside of the box, showing the elite skill has a scorer from his right back defending position.

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Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC: How to watch as Messi could make return

Will Messi return to action for Inter Miami’s match against Toronto FC on Wednesday?

Can’t win ’em all — at least, not when Lionel Messi is missing from the lineup.

Atlanta United handed Inter Miami its first defeat in all competitions since Messi’s arrival over the weekend via a 5-2 result.

Miami will look to get back to winning ways against Toronto FC in a midweek clash on Wednesday. Since the arrival of Messi in July (in addition to Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba shortly after), Inter had gone unbeaten in 12 matches.

However, Messi and Alba ended up not playing in Atlanta, with head coach Tata Martino saying both missed the match due to “muscular fatigue.”

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With the loss, the Herons dropped to nine points behind ninth-place D.C. United in the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto is a fantastic opportunity at a rebound, though, as the only team below Miami in the Eastern Conference standings. Going into the game, the status of Messi and Alba is still in doubt.

Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:

Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC (Major League Soccer)

  • When: Wednesday, Sept. 20
  • Where: DRV PNK Stadium (Fort Lauderdale)
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV

MLS Starting Lineups

Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Aviles, Miller, Allen; Arroyo, Busquets, Cremaschi; Taylor, Campana, Farias

Toronto FC possible lineup:
Romero; Franklin, Rosted, Bradley, Petretta; Ibarra, Coello, Osorio; Insigne, Kerr, Bernardeschi

MLS Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Tuesday at 9:04 a.m. 

Inter Miami (-310) vs. Toronto FC (+650)

Draw: (+440)

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Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami: How to watch as Messi returns to MLS play

A massive crowd is expected at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the marquee matchup

The international break felt a lot different this time around in Major League Soccer.

Plenty of players in the league reported for international duty, but few have ever done so after riding the highs Lionel Messi has been hitting recently with Inter Miami.

Despite having to play a match against Sporting KC over the international break without Messi (a 3-2 win), Miami remains unbeaten in 12 games since the Argentine arrived — with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba joining shortly after.

Now Messi and Co. return to MLS play against Atlanta United, with a massive crowd expected at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

In the Leagues Cup in July, Inter cruised to a 4-0 win over Atlanta in a contest where Messi bagged a brace. However, it’s expected to be a much tighter affair in MLS play.

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In fact, in a rare occurrence, Miami is the slight underdog. Atlanta, sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, has a decent shot to become the first team to beat Miami since Messi’s arrival.

Meanwhile, Inter Miami is on 28 points after 26 matches, sitting six points behind D.C. United in the final postseason position.

Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:

Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 15
  • Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV

MLS Starting Lineups

Atlanta United possible lineup:
Guzan; Lennon, Robinson, Abram, Wiley; Sosa, Sejdic, Wolff, Almada; Giakoumakis, Lobzhanidze

Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Miller, Aviles, Alba; Arroyo, Busquets, Gomez; Taylor, Martinez, Messi

MLS Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Friday at 1:39 p.m.

Atlanta United (+135) vs. Inter Miami (+150)

Draw: (+300)

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How to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC

Is there more Messi magic to come in another MLS outing?

In his first-ever Major League Soccer action, Lionel Messi scored and Inter Miami won.

Try not to act too shocked.

Messi brought excellent form to begin his North American career in cup competition, leading Inter Miami to a Leagues Cup title and then to an Open Cup semifinal victory over FC Cincinnati.

Saturday’s matchup with the New York Red Bulls was the first MLS match for Inter Miami since the arrivals of Messi and his former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

Amid a crowded set of fixtures, Messi and Busquets were rested in New York while Alba started the game.

However, Messi and Busquets entered the contest (along with United States international DeAndre Yedlin) with 30 minutes remaining — and yes, as noted, Messi still scored as a substitute.

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The 2-0 win over the Red Bulls pulled Inter off the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

Still unbeaten since the arrival of Messi, next up is a team with revenge on their mind.

Miami hosts Nashville SC, the same side Inter defeated in the Leagues Cup final. It took a long shootout, which indicates a close fight could be on the docket for MLS fans.

With 21 points (14th place), Inter still sits 11 points back from a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Nashville will want to add to their 38 points which sees them positioned seventh in the table.

Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:

Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC

  • When: Wednesday, August 30
  • Where: DRV PNK Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV

MLS Starting Lineups

Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Kryvstov, Miller, Alba; Cremaschi, Busquets, Arroyo; Messi, Taylor, Martinez

Nashville possible lineup:
Willis; MacNaughton, Zimmerman, Bauer, Lovitz; Muyl, McCarty, Anunga, Leal; Mukhtar, Bunbury

MLS Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Monday at 4:33 p.m.

Inter Miami (-195) vs. Nashville SC (+480)

Draw: (+330)

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How to watch Inter Miami vs. New York Red Bulls: Messi set for MLS debut

Messi, along with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, are finally set to make their MLS debuts

Lionel Messi has long since arrived in North America, but he’s only played in cup competitions thus far with Inter Miami. That all changes on Saturday.

Messi, along with former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, are all set to make their MLS debuts with an away game against the New York Red Bulls. The trio already won the Leagues Cup and will have the U.S. Open Cup final next month.

Until then, it’s all about league play which begins with the game at Red Bull Arena.

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MLS play will be a much different challenge for Messi and Co. As impressive as the Argentine has been, it would be a sensational achievement if Inter Miami makes the MLS playoffs. Inter sits in the bottom of the Eastern Conference and are 14 points from a postseason position with 11 games to go.

But as Messi has reminded us: It’s never wise to count him out. Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:

New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)

  • When: Saturday, August 26
  • Where: Red Bull Arena
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV

MLS Starting Lineups

New York Red Bulls possible lineup:
Coronel; Harper, Reyes, Nealis, Tolkin; Fernandez, Edelman, Yearwood, Luquinhas; Barlow, Manoel

Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Kryvstov, Miller, Alba; Cremaschi, Busquets, Mota; Messi, Taylor, Martinez

MLS Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Friday at 1:43 p.m.

New York Red Bulls (+135) vs. Inter Miami (+180)

Draw: (+250)

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Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC: How to watch Messi in Leagues Cup final

Can Messi pull it off in the final?

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s magical Leagues Cup run has reached its final turn. Can he mark the occasion once again?

Messi, joined by former Barcelona-turned-Miami teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, have reached the Leagues Cup final. Awaiting Miami is Nashville SC.

Since the trio’s arrival, Inter Miami has become a powerhouse. The team scored 22 times in 22 MLS matches prior to Messi joining. They have 21 in Messi’s six games played thus far, with the Argentine legend scoring nine himself.

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But Nashville has also been rejuvenated of late.

Former Premier League striker Sam Surridge has netted three goals in three games since joining the club. Surridge and MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar will be a formidable test for the upstart Miami side.

Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:

Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC (Leagues Cup)

  • When: Saturday, August 19
  • Where: Geodis Park (Nashville)
  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV

Leagues Cup Starting Lineups

Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender, Yedlin, Miller, Kryvtsov, Alba, Arroyo, Busquets, Gomez, Messi, Martinez, Taylor

Nashville SC possible lineup:
Panicco, Lovitz, Zimmerman, MacNaughton, Moore, Shaffelburg, Godoy, McCarty, Muyl, Mukhtar, Surridge

Leagues Cup Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Friday, August 18, at 5:12 p.m.

Inter Miami (-110) vs. Charlotte FC (+240)

Draw: (+270)

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How to watch Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia: Messi’s Leagues Cup semifinal TV and streaming info

Messi and Miami face Philadelphia with a berth in the Leagues Cup final on the line

The Inter Miami train continues to roll through the 2023 Leagues Cup with conductor Lionel Messi leading the way.

Now for potentially the toughest test to date: Philadelphia.

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Miami has reached the semifinal round of the cup competition following a 4-0 rout of Charlotte FC. Messi, along with teammates once again Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, have settled in well in south Florida. But now they travel to face the Eastern Conference’s third-place side in the Union.

Philly has survived and advanced throughout the knockout stages. Two of their past three games took penalties to decide things as the 2022 Eastern Conference winners have proved they will fight tooth and nail to get results.

Here is everything you need to know to catch all the Leagues Cup action:

Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union (Leagues Cup)

  • When: Tuesday, August 15
  • Where: Subaru Park (Chester, PA)
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV (Watch now)

Leagues Cup Starting Lineups

Philadelphia Union possible lineup:
Blake, Glesnes, Elliott, Lowe, Martinez, Mbaizo, Wagner, Bueno, McGlynn, Carranza, Uhre

Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender, Yedlin, Miller, Kryvtsov, Alba, Arroyo, Busquets, Cremaschi, Messi, Martinez, Taylor

Leagues Cup Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Monday 3:16 p.m.

Philadelphia Union (+170) vs. Inter Miami (+115)

Draw: (+270)

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Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC: How to watch Lionel Messi’s Leagues Cup run

Charlotte FC looks to slow down Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the next round of the Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been cruising along in the Leagues Cup, but experienced some real turbulence against FC Dallas in the round of 16.

But in large part because of Messi’s heroics, Inter Miami defeated Dallas in a penalty shootout. It was their bumpiest road to date, but it didn’t start out that way.

Jordi Alba connected with his former Barcelona teammate for the opening goal, giving Miami an early lead. But Miami and their star trio of Messi, Alba and Sergio Busquets saw near disaster by going down 4-2 with just 20 minutes to play.

No problem.

Inter crawled back, winning in penalties after Messi’s second goal of the contest tied the game late. That sent Miami into a quarterfinal matchup with Charlotte FC.

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Charlotte faces a huge challenge in hoping to become the first club to slow Miami’s roll, with Messi emerging victorious in all four games with the club thus far, scoring seven goals.

The big three in Inter’s lineup have yet to play in Major League Soccer action, and thus, Miami remains at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, this same Charlotte team sit only a few places above Miami in 12th place.

Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:

Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC (Leagues Cup)

  • When: Friday, August 11
  • Where: DRV PNK Stadium
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV

Leagues Cup Starting Lineups

Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender, Yedlin, Miller, Kryvtsov, Alba, Arroyo, Busquets, Gomez, Messi, Martinez, Taylor

Charlotte FC possible lineup:
Kahlina, Lindsey, Malanda, Privett, Byrne, Westwood, Jozwiak, Arfield, Bronico, Vargas, Swiderski

Leagues Cup Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Tuesday 3:35 PM ET.

Inter Miami (-195) vs. Charlotte FC (+430)

Draw: (+320)

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Inter Miami vs. FC Dallas: How to watch Lionel Messi at the Leagues Cup

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The Lionel Messi hype train has continued to roll the competition since his arrival at Inter Miami. Next up in the Leagues Cup is a trip to the Lone Star State.

On Sunday, Inter Miami will face FC Dallas in the round of 16 in the 2023 Leagues Cup.

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Thanks in big part to Messi, Miami has become one of the favorites in the competition. He has five goals in three outings since arriving alongside Sergio Busquets.

And on top of Messi and Busquets, Jordi Alba is likely to increase his playing time against Dallas as well after making his Inter Miami debut in the team’s last game.

Even with the spotlight on Miami’s big-name signings, Dallas has earned its stripes in this competition. After dropping their first matchup of the Leagues Cup to Charlotte on penalties, back-to-back home wins over Liga MX sides put them right back on track. Forward Eugene Ansah has scored off the bench in two straight victories for a side which also features United States international Jesús Ferreira.

More importantly, Dallas has allowed 26 goals in MLS this year, the fifth-best number in the league. A key ahead of facing a stacked Miami attack.

Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action:

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Inter Miami vs. Orlando City (Leagues Cup)

  • When: Sunday, Aug. 6
  • Where: Toyota Stadium (Frisco, Texas)
  • Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV

Leagues Cup Starting Lineups

Inter Miami possible starting lineup: 
Callender; Yedlin, Kryvtsov, Miller, Alba; Arroyo, Busquets, Cremaschi; Messi, Martinez, Taylor.

FC Dallas possible starting lineup: 
Paes; Junqua, Martinez, Tafari, Jesus; Velasco, Quignon, Lletget; Obrian, Ferreira, Kamungo

Premier League Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Saturday at 9:44 a.m. ET.

FC Dallas (+210) vs. Inter Miami (+115)

Draw: (+220)

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Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United: How to watch Lionel Messi’s next game

How to watch Messi’s next game with Miami after a stunning debut

How about that for a debut?

And now Lionel Messi gets to do it all over again.

In his first game with his new club Inter Miami, Messi did what Messi does: he dazzled.

The all-time great scored a game-winning, stoppage-time free kick against Liga MX side Cruz Azul to give Inter a 2-1 win in its Leagues Cup opener on Friday night.

Messi and his new side won’t have to wait long for their next outing, either, with Atlanta United up on Tuesday in another Leagues Cup match at DRV PNK Stadium.

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It’s possible both Messi and Sergio Busquets make their first start with the club after the longtime Barcelona teammates came off the bench in the second half against Cruz Azul.

Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:

Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United (Leagues Cup)

  • When: Tuesday, July 25
  • Where: DRV PNK Stadium
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Apple TV

Leagues Cup Starting Lineups

Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender, Yedlin, Miller, Kryvtsov, Allen, Arroyo, Busquets, Ruiz, Messi, Campana, Taylor

Atlanta United possible lineup:
Guzan, Robinson, Purata, Abram, Lennon, Sosa, Rossetto, Wiley, Mosquera, Almada, Etienne

Leagues Cup Odds and betting lines

MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Monday at 11:38 a.m ET.

Inter Miami (+125) vs. Atlanta United (+180)

Draw: (+260)

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