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Daily Links: Messi’s magical debut capped with 94th minute free kick goal
Philadelphia Union News
Preview | Union kick off Leagues Cup play against Club Tijuana
Tijuana’s squad is led by Head Coach Miguel Herrera, who was hired by the club in February 2023. It’s his most recent run with the Xolos, but not his first. He previously stood at the helm of Tijuana from 2015-2017.
At an overhauled Leagues Cup, the Union have what it takes to end years of Mexican dominance
With homefield advantage and past experience against Mexican teams, the Union have a leg up in the 47-team North American tournament.
MLS News
Lionel Messi! Inter Miami get magical GOLAZO on debut
Lionel Messi produced an all-time Major League Soccer moment during his Inter Miami CF debut, scoring a 94th-minute free kick that will forever be played on highlight reels.
The MLS club did not disclose financial details, but multiple reports said Lazio paid about $16.7 million (€15m) to complete the transaction.
St Louis City SC acquires Icelandic midfielder Nokkvi Thorisson
Thorisson was the leading scorer in Iceland in 2022 with 17 goals in 20 games and has made one appearance with Iceland’s national team.
Gabriel Pereira leaving NYCFC for club in Qatar
Pereira only signed with NYCFC last March, joining from Corinthians in his native Brazil as a U22 initiative signing. He’s steadily become one of NYCFC’s most dangerous attacking players since debuting in MLS last April, leading the team with six goals in 2023 after scoring eight goals in 2022.
