The Major League Soccer(Mls) begins your thirty -editiona season that promises emotions with the participation of 30 teams And the return of Great figures To the tournament. Therefore, one of the focus of attention is in the Inter Miami by Lionel Messi, that faces his Third campaign in the American League with the firm intention of conquering its first title.
Despite having dominated the regular phase in 2024 and ensure a place in the next Club World Cupthe team suffered an early elimination in the Playoffs at the hands of Atlanta United.
The Argentine star, which in 2024 was distinguished as the MVP of the tournamentwill be accompanied by experienced former players of the Barcelonaas Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suárez. In addition, the team will have a strong Argentine component, since nine soccer players from that country include the campus, including Federico Redondo and Marcelo Weigandt.
The coach Javier Mascheranowho assumed the control of the pink team, must find the appropriate strategy to maintain the performance of its main figures throughout a demanding season that will include, in addition to the MLS, the Concacaf Champions Cupthe Leagues Cup and the expected Club World Cup.
The MLS format
With the incorporation of San Diego FCthe league now has 30 teams, divided into two conferences of 15. Each team will play 34 games in the regular season: He will face each team of his conference and six clubs from the other conference twice.
The best nine of Each area will advance to the playoffswith the first seven classifying directly to the quarterfinals, while the teams in the Positions 8 and 9 They will play a match Repechaje.
Saint Diego FCowned by the billionaire Mohamed Mansour And the Sycuan tribe will debut this weekend facing Los Angeles Galaxy. His great bet is the Mexican striker Hirving “Chucky” Lozanowho comes from PSV Eindhoven To be the star of the Californian team.
Lionel Messi is again the most anticipated player of the season, but he is not the only prominent figure. The French Olivier Giroud He joined Lafc and Riqui Puig It will be key to the Galaxy, although the first games will be lost due to injury. The Paraguayan also returns to the League Miguel Almirónwho left the Newcastle To return to Atlanta United.
Among the most resonant casualties, the exit of Juan Camilo ‘Cucho’ Hernándezwho left Columbus Crew To join the Betis from Spain, and the return of Sebastián Driussi A River Plate After passing through Austin FC.
Inter Miami calendar
Messi’s debut will be this Saturday, February 22 against New York City FCin what will mark the premiere of Mascherano as DT in the local league. In addition, on Tuesday, February 25 will play the second leg against Kansas City For the Concacaf Champions Cup.
The tournament It will stop between June 14 and July 13 Due to Inter Miami participation in the Club World Cup, where he will face international elite teams.
For fans who wish to follow each game, the MLS will be transmitted through the MLS Season Pass on Apple TVwith the novelty of a special match every Sunday night with improved production and the presence of the former soccer player Diego Valeri As a commentator.
With these ingredients, the 2025 season of the MLS It is presented as one of the most attractive in HistoriA, with Messi and company seeking to write a new chapter of glory in American football.
Source: Ambito
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