Inter Miami made headlines with a commanding 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in their final regular-season home game, as Lionel Messi scored twice and took the lead in the Golden Boot race, while Jordi Alba and Luis Suárez also found the net. Vancouver Whitecaps staged a dramatic late comeback, beating Orlando City 2-1 with Thomas Müller’s stoppage-time goal—the win sends Vancouver top of the Western Conference. Seattle Sounders also secured a playoff spot by defeating Real Salt Lake 1-0, thanks to an early goal from Paul Rothrock, solidifying their position fifth in the West. The LA Galaxy edged FC Dallas 2-1, with Gabriel Pec scoring the decisive goal late, and Dallas playing shorthanded after an early red card for Logan Farrington.
On the transfer front, Atlanta United announced the short-term signings of three players ahead of the final stretch, as teams across MLS finalize their rosters before Decision Day. The Whitecaps have qualified for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup and remain unbeaten in 10 matches, their defense anchored by Sebastian Berhalter, who was named MLS Player of Matchday 38.
Turning to the U.S. Men’s National Team, Folarin Balogun was again in form, scoring his second goal in as many matches during their recent showdown with Ecuador, helping the team prepare for World Cup qualifying. The U.S. Women’s side is currently gearing up for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Morocco, where standout UCLA defender Meila Brewer will feature for the youth squad starting against Ecuador on October 18.
Internationally, the major European leagues are momentarily quieter due to the international break, but the spotlight remains on global stars. Messi’s record-breaking form in MLS is drawing attention worldwide, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland continue to dominate headlines for Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, respectively, as they return to league action soon. In women’s soccer, collegiate teams like UCLA and Rice Owls are wrapping up their regular seasons, with players like Jennie Immethun and Leah Chancey earning national recognition for their performances.
No major controversies erupted over the weekend, but all eyes are on Decision Day in MLS, approaching World Cup qualifiers, and player performances as the season’s most pivotal moments draw near.
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