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Lionel Messi torching two defenders in the 100th minute to kill time is incredible

Lionel Messi won his 46th career trophy after a 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew to win the MLS Supporters’ Shield on Wednesday. One moment going viral is a Messi dribble vs Columbus in the dying minutes.

Inter Miami were desperately defending their one-goal advantage and had a major scare in the 84th minute when Drake Callender saved a penalty kick.

Lionel Messi secures 46th career trophy with two-goal masterclass vs. Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi scored twice including a free kick as Inter Miami defeated the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Wednesday to mathematically secure the 2024 Supporters’ Shield. The Herons now hold an 11-point lead over the Crew with three games to go.

The Supporters' Shield is given to the MLS team with the most points at the end of each regular season.

Watch: Lionel Messi scores late equalizer for Inter Miami from distance

Lionel Messi scored a second-half equalizer and Inter Miami claimed a 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday night.

Miami (19-4-8, 65 points) played to a draw for the third straight time following a five-match winning streak from July 17-Sept. 14.

Charlotte (11-11-9, 42 points) was denied back-to-back victories, which would have marked the club's first winning streak since mid-June. Still, Charlotte FC are unbeaten over their past two matches on the heels of a three-match skid.

Former USMNT player Geoff Cameron responds to Landon Donovan youth soccer rant: “We NEED to create winners.”

Youth soccer in the United States has become a hot topic in recent months, with two former U.S. men’s national team players giving their takes on the state of youth development in the country.

Former USMNT players, Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea, spoke about the state of youth soccer in the U.S. in the co-hosting of their new "The Ground Training Club" podcast, discussing the why’s and how’s of what’s important for young players in their development. 

BREAKING: FIFA announce venues for 2025 Club World Cup in the United States

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final will be held at the New Jersey home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets, world soccer's governing body announced on Saturday along with the venue lineup for the revamped tournament.

The expanded 32-team tournament, which will feature leading clubs from around the world, will be held in 12 stadiums around the United States next year from June 15 through July 13.

Viral: 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan argues with teammate for free kick; gives silky assist and stares him down seconds later

Cavan is already becoming a soccer sensation in the United States, with clips and moments of the 14-year-old phenom going viral every other week on social media. This week is no different.

Watch: MLS referee trolls fans with "however" in VAR Stadium Announcement in RSL-Portland

We better start getting used to these, MLS fans.

During the match between Real Salt Lake and Portland Timbers this Saturday, a refereeing decision helped by the VAR, announced to the entire stadium, has just reminded fans to wait until the end to react to referee’s announcements. The "however" decision happened again.

Watch: MLS referee "however" VAR announcement in Real Salt Lake-Portland

Watch: 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan torches defender in Philadelphia Union’s 5-1 victory

United States phenom Cavan Sullivan made his second-ever Major League Soccer appearance for the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday and wowed fans with a clever dribble.

Sullivan will turn 15 on Sept. 28 but is still racking up the accolades and highlights as a 14-year-old. During Wednesday’s game against New York City FC the youngster showed off his pace as he outran a defender and drew a yellow card.

Cavan Sullivan vs NYCFC

Watch: Lionel Messi scores brace and provides assist in first game back from injury for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi returned from his injury layoff to score his 13th and 14th MLS goals and contribute his 14th assist, and Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to earn a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.

Luis Suarez added his team-leading 17th goal in second-half stoppage time to keep him two behind D.C.'s Christian Benteke for MLS Golden Boot and maintain Miami's lead in the Supporters' Shield race.

Lionel Messi set to make his first Inter Miami appearance in over three months

Lionel Messi is back ladies and gentlemen. At least, that’s the report from Inter Miami and head coach Tata Martino.

The Herons head coach announced that Messi is available for selection as Inter Miami host the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

"Yes, he's fine now," Martino said. "Yesterday he returned to training, he's under consideration for (Saturday). We'll define our strategy for him after today's session, but he's available."

The club also posted that he’ll be back for the Union showdown.

Lionel Messi return from injury

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