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After Messi’s MLS Move, what are the odds on other big names?

The most talented soccer player ever, Lionel Messi, is bringing his skills to South Beach. The ex-superstar of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain is moving to MLS. This summer, he will sign a free-agent contract with Inter Miami CF. A player who recently led Argentina to the World Cup triumph moving to the United States is a massive thing. Lionel Messi has already begun to have an impact on the MLS. Inter Miami’s Instagram following has increased by millions of followers…
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Major League Soccer: Predict winners using head-to-head stats

Google Images Creative Commons Licenses Major League Soccer is one of the fastest-growing competitions in the sport. For many years, the MLS was little more than a green pasture to send players who had passed their best and were nearing retirement. Like the Saudi league today, it offered the top players a chance to land one final big payday while helping boost soccer's stock in the United States. But things have improved, and the MLS is approaching full strength. As…
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MLS, FanDuel partner to open Audi Field’s first retail sportsbook

The debut of FanDuel's cutting-edge retail sportsbook at Audi Field, the home of Major League Soccer's DC United team in Washington, D.C., on July 8, 2022, was a major advancement in the legalization of sports betting for the league. FanDuel’s partnership with Major League Soccer The NBA, NFL, and NHL are all expected to continue rolling out on-site betting facilities in collaboration with the major operators eager to increase their market presence. FanDuel is the first sportsbook to open up…
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Will the MLS merge with Liga MX?

Despite commonly held misconceptions, soccer is a popular sport in the United States. Over 24 million people regularly play the beautiful game, and 15% of whom are registered players. In 2018, the analytics company Gallup reported that soccer was the fourth most-watched team sport in the country, behind American football, baseball, and basketball. Its top-flight league, known as Major League Soccer (MLS) is the fastest growing professional soccer league in the world. Its creation came about as the US held…
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Major League Soccer to restart season on 8th July

After three months of no live-action in the MLS, the league is set to make a comeback on 8th July. The first game will be staged in Disney World, Florida, without any audience, though it will air live. The reason for the selection of Florida is to have neutral ground for easy control of all the twenty-six teams. This decision was made by football officials in a bid to ensure the safety of the players, coaches, and other supporting staff.…
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Long distance travel blues?

Does traveling long distances to away games have an influence on results? Common sense and the latest statistical analysis seem to be at odds. In my last blog I looked at the vagaries of the fixture computer as it sent teams the length and breadth of the country for midweek fixtures. The piece was written from a fans perspective, so I thought it would be interesting to look at the issue from the club’s angle, as I wondered whether all…
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