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Get ready for the 2026 MLS season as teams prepare for action with new signings and strategies to chase success.

The MLS postseason reaches its climax with Inter Miami facing New York City FC and San Diego battling Vancouver in the conference finals. Star power from Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller shines as the teams aim for MLS Cup.

Inter Miami's path to the MLS Cup becomes clear after defeating FC Cincinnati, while Lionel Messi's brilliance stands out. Western Conference favorites face tough challenges. Recap by Cesar Hernandez and Joseph Lowery.

Preview of the 2025 MLS playoffs conference semifinals with predictions on which teams will advance to the final four. Key matchups and star players analyzed by Lizzy Becherano and Jon Arnold.

ESPN experts analyze and predict the upcoming MLS Round 1 matchups, including star attractions, X-factors, and tactical insights for each game.

LAFC's powerful attack led by Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga rises in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings. Find out if they broke into the top five.

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly pushes for Mason Greenwood's move to Al Nassr, while Aymeric Laporte eyes a return to Athletic Club. Transfer Talk covers the latest news and gossip.

FC Cincinnati is set to bring back former striker Brenner on loan from Udinese, with an option for a permanent deal. Brenner, who struggled in Italy, aims to regain form in MLS.

Lionel Messi's impactful return for Inter Miami propels them up the MLS Power Rankings, as San Diego FC holds the top spot.

Charlotte FC's Patrick Agyemang is close to joining Derby County for $7M, sources reveal. The USMNT striker's potential move awaits finalization.

Karol Nawrocki's victory in the Polish presidential elections raises concerns about Poland's future relationship with the EU under his eurosceptic leadership. How will this impact Brussels and the broader European landscape?

Poland's presidential election faces a tight race between liberal candidate Trzaskowski and nationalist Nawrocki, with key issues on security, migration, and alliances at stake.

Thousands of Roma and Sinti from across Europe gather in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to celebrate patron saint Sint Sara, missing Dutch traveler Jan Dam, known as the last true gypsy.

Southern Spain braces for the first heatwave of the year in late May, with temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees Celsius, following an exceptionally wet spring.

International researchers are closer to identifying potential remains of Noah's Ark at the Durupınar site in Eastern Turkey, with recent soil samples suggesting the presence of 'ancient wood.'

Facing tough dating competition in China due to a gender gap, Chinese men seek partners in Russia and Ukraine where women outnumber men, offering a different dating dynamic.

Israeli's express safety concerns as Western leaders falsely accuse them of genocide, leading to increased hatred and security threats worldwide.

A severe storm in Missouri, USA, claims multiple lives and leaves over 100,000 households without power. National Weather Service issues warnings for extreme weather conditions in the Midwest and East Coast.

Jordi Alba signs a contract extension with Inter Miami, committing to the MLS club until the end of the 2027 season. The 36-year-old left back expresses his happiness and desire to continue competing.

A 10.3-carat rare blue diamond, known as 'The Mediterranean Blue', was auctioned in Geneva for 17.9 million Swiss francs to a private collector from the US.

Crete, Greece, experiences a significant earthquake, felt in Egypt, prompting temporary tsunami warnings. Greece, known for seismic activity, faces aftermath with previous Santorini tremors.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, once a bomb maker fighting the US, seeks European support in rebuilding Syria, meeting with French President Macron in Paris.

April 2024 ranks as the second warmest on record with an average global temperature of 14.96 degrees Celsius, only 0.07 degrees cooler than the warmest April. The European climate service Copernicus highlights the impact of rising temperatures.

Three Aermacchi MB-339 jets from the Italian Air Force aerobatic team collide mid-air during a training session above Pantelleria island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Vancouver Whitecaps lead the latest MLS Power Rankings, while Seattle Sounders and Philadelphia Union climb up after impressive performances. Check out the key highlights and team positions.

At least nine people have died and over sixty injured in a rocket attack on Kiev by Russia. Search for survivors continues as buildings are damaged. International reaction and ongoing conflict updates.

Tiemen Brouwer, a Dutch confessor, shares insights on why Paus Franciscus chose Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica for his burial, highlighting the special bond with an ancient Byzantine icon.

At least six fatalities and two missing persons reported on the Australian east coast due to unusually high waves. Authorities issue warnings.

Europe on brink of drought crisis as dry spring intensifies, impacting food security. Concerns rise as water scarcity and heatwaves persist.

Europe experiences record warmth in 2024 with contrasting weather patterns and severe floods, highlighting climate change impacts.