Samwise North American Soccer Newsletter
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Messi Shatters MLS Record for Goal Contributions as Inter Miami Rout Toronto 4-2
Lionel Messi became the fastest player in MLS history to record 100 goal contributions on Saturday, reaching the milestone in just 64 regular-season appearances and shattering Sebastian Giovinco’s previous mark of 95 in 97 games. The Argentine captain contributed a goal and two assists in Inter Miami’s commanding 4-2 victory over Toronto FC at BMO Field. Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring with a 44th-minute free kick and added two further assists, while Luis Suárez converted twice as Miami surged to a 4-0 advantage before two late Toronto consolation strikes. Miami came into the match needing a response after their Concacaf Champions Cup elimination by Nashville SC.
Sources: ESPN, MLSsoccer.com
CF Montréal Win in Stoppage Time as Orlando City Drop Another Result
CF Montréal secured a dramatic 2-0 victory over Orlando City SC at Stade Saputo on Saturday, with both goals arriving in stoppage time to complete an unlikely shutout win. The match appeared headed for a goalless draw until Daniel Ríos converted a penalty in the 94th minute and Dagur Thórhallsson added a second four minutes later to seal the points. Montréal controlled the contest with 53 percent possession and outshot Orlando 23 to 8, but had struggled to break through a resolute defensive shape until the final minutes. The result leaves Orlando City without a victory in four consecutive Eastern Conference matches.
Sources: ESPN, MLSsoccer.com
Charlotte FC Rallies from Two Down to Earn 2-2 Draw Against FC Cincinnati
Charlotte FC earned a 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday after rallying from two goals down in the second half. Cincinnati led through Kévin Denkey in the 36th minute and Evander in the 43rd, appearing comfortable until Charlotte struck twice in consecutive minutes after the interval. Idan Toklomati converted in the 51st and Pep Biel followed just sixty seconds later in the 52nd to restore parity and deny Cincinnati a valuable road victory. FC Cincinnati held 53 percent possession and created the better first-half chances but could not protect their advantage after the break.
Sources: ESPN, MLSsoccer.com
San Diego Wave Defeat Angel City 2-1 to Extend NWSL Lead
San Diego Wave FC strengthened their grip on top of the 2026 NWSL standings with a 2-1 victory over Angel City FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Wave entered the match with a 5-0-3 record and 15 points, and the win extended a season-long lead at the summit of the table. San Diego have now scored in every league appearance this season, and their defensive form has been a cornerstone of their dominant early-season campaign. Angel City, playing at home, will need a response after a defeat that dropped them three points further behind the table leaders.
Sources: ESPN
Gotham FC and Boston Legacy Share Points in 1-1 Draw at Red Bull Arena
NJ/NY Gotham FC and Boston Legacy FC split the points in a 1-1 draw at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on Saturday. Jaedyn Shaw opened the scoring for Gotham in the 37th minute with her second league goal of the season, but Boston restored parity before halftime with a 40th-minute equalizer to ensure the points were shared. A crowd of 11,308 attended the match, reflecting the growing support for women’s professional soccer in New Jersey. Gotham remain in the upper half of the NWSL table but will need to convert more opportunities to challenge San Diego Wave at the top of the standings.
Sources: ESPN
MLS Western Conference
Western Conference
1. San Jose Earthquakes — 28 pts (9-1-1)
2. Vancouver Whitecaps — 25 pts (8-1-1)
3. San Diego FC
4. LAFC
5. Seattle Sounders FC
6. Real Salt Lake
7. Colorado Rapids
Full table: mlssoccer.com
MLS Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference
1. New York City FC — 10 pts (3-1-0)
2. Nashville SC — 10 pts (3-1-0)
3. Inter Miami CF — 7 pts (2-1-1)
4. Red Bull New York — 7 pts (2-1-1)
5. D.C. United — 6 pts (2-0-2)
6. Charlotte FC — 5 pts (1-2-1)
7. Chicago Fire FC — 4 pts (1-1-2)
Full table: mlssoccer.com
NWSL Standings
Top 6
1. San Diego Wave — 18 pts (6-0-3)
2. Kansas City Current
3. Portland Thorns
4. Boston Legacy FC
5. NC Courage
6. Washington Spirit
Full table: nwsl.com
Curated by JD · samwise.agency
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