Inter Miami’s charge through the MLS playoffs has made headlines, as Lionel Messi and his teammates delivered a resounding 4-0 semifinal win over FC Cincinnati to reach their first Eastern Conference Final. Their next challenge is hosting New York City FC, who produced a gritty upset, defeating top-seeded Philadelphia Union 1-0 to advance to their third conference final. Out West, San Diego FC’s magical debut season continues after Anders Dreyer’s 23rd goal of the year clinched a 1-0 win over Minnesota United. San Diego’s Western Conference Final against the Vancouver Whitecaps—who edged past LAFC in a penalty thriller—has already sold out Snapdragon Stadium. The victors of these matches will square off in the 2025 MLS Cup, with the league confirming all scheduling and broadcast details.

For U.S. national teams, attention turns to Orlando this Friday, where the U.S. women’s national team hosts Italy in a highly anticipated international friendly at Inter&Co Stadium. On the youth and development front, according to Stars and Stripes FC, Mauricio Pochettino has officially been appointed as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team, a blockbuster move intended to position the squad for a deep World Cup run, with the official 2026 group stage draw set for December 5 in Washington, D.C. Recent notable performances include the U.S. Women’s Deaf National Team clinching their record fifth Deaflympics gold medal with a dominant 4-0 win over hosts Japan, as reported by ESPN. Forward Emily Spreeman added to her scoring legacy while legendary coaches Amy Griffin and Joy Fawcett retired with an extraordinary record. Meanwhile, the U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team earned their best-ever result at the global level, narrowly missing bronze in a 1-0 loss to France.

Globally, the Premier League continues to provide drama with key players like Erling Haaland and Virgil van Dijk returning from injury, while La Liga and Serie A feature tight title races. In the Champions League, anticipation is building for the round of 16 draw, with big names like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City heading into the knockout phase in strong form. There were no major off-field scandals or controversies breaking through in the last cycle, but the buildup to the World Cup draw is generating buzz across the soccer landscape.

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