Category: MLS

Los Angeles Football Club

LAFC decline ’25 option on Carlos Vela; return possible

Former MLS Most Valuable Player Carlos Vela’s tenure with Los Angeles FC may be over after the club recently declined to activate its option for the 2025 season. Vela, 35, signed a one-year contract in September with a club option

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Inter Miami

Inter Miami hire Javier Mascherano as head coach

Inter Miami CF named Javier Mascherano as their new head coach on Tuesday, replacing Gerardo “Tata” Martino. Mascherano, 40, reunites with longtime Argentina and FC Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and is under contract through the 2027 MLS season. This is

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MLS

St. Louis City hire Olof Mellberg as head coach

St. Louis City SC announced the hiring of Olof Mellberg as the MLS franchise’s second head coach on Tuesday. The 47-year-old former Sweden captain and Aston Villa star replaces Bradley Carnell, who was fired in July. Mellberg has been coaching

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MLS

Whitecaps seek ‘fresh and new energy’ in coach search

After another early playoff exit, the Vancouver Whitecaps are looking for a coach with “fresh and new energy.” The Whitecaps parted ways with Vanni Sartini on Monday after four seasons. The 48-year-old Italian compiled a 57-51-39 record across all competitions,

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Chicago Fire FC

NYCFC fire coach Nick Cushing after semifinal loss

New York City FC announced the firing of head coach Nick Cushing on Tuesday. The club finished the regular season in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 50 points (14-12-8) but advanced to the MLS Cup conference semifinals, losing

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MLS

Dax McCarty says farewell after 19 MLS seasons

Midfielder Dax McCarty’s 19-year MLS career ended Sunday with Atlanta United’s 1-0 loss to Orlando City SC in the MLS Cup Playoffs. McCarty, 37, announced his decision to retire in August. He departs after 523 career appearances including the postseason,

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