Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul Deadlocked at 0-0 as Liga MX Clausura 2026 Final Heads to Decisive Second Leg

Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM drew 0-0 in the Clausura 2026 Final first leg at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, setting up a decisive second leg Sunday, May 25, at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City. Goalkeeper Keylor Navas made crucial saves to deny Agustín Palavecino, Christian Ebere, and Amaury Morales as Cruz Azul pressed relentlessly. The all-capital final is the first Cruz Azul–Pumas title clash since 1981, with regular-season table-topping Pumas hosting the decider knowing any goal wins on aggregate. Pumas seek their first Liga MX title since 2011; Cruz Azul chase their tenth crown and first since Guard1anes 2021 Clausura.

Sources: Bolavip

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Pochettino to Unveil 26-Man USMNT World Cup Roster Live on FOX This Tuesday in New York City

Mauricio Pochettino will announce his 26-man USMNT squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at a public celebration at Pier 17 along Manhattan's East River on Tuesday, May 26, live on FOX at 3 p.m. ET. The reveal caps nine months of deliberate selection as 71 players cycled through nine international windows while Pochettino remade the program's culture. Christian Pulisic is non-negotiable, and a formidable striker trio of Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, and Haji Wright — each surpassing 18 club goals this season — appears set. Final cuts loom for bubble players including Malik Tillman and Miles Robinson as the host nation prepares for a tournament opening June 11.

Sources: SBI Soccer

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Miami's Segovia Says Casemiro Would Give Inter Miami "So Much" as Club Eyes Summer Deal

Inter Miami CF midfielder Telasco Segovia told ESPN on Friday that a potential signing of Brazilian star Casemiro would give the club "so much," fueling enthusiasm around the club's reported summer pursuit. The 34-year-old Casemiro, widely regarded as one of the world's premier defensive midfielders, will depart Manchester United when his contract expires June 30. Inter Miami are exploring a deal through the MLS secondary transfer window, which opens July 13. Complications remain: all three Designated Player slots are occupied by Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and Germán Berterame, and the club must negotiate Casemiro's discovery rights from LA Galaxy before finalizing any agreement.

Sources: ESPN

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Tim Bezbatchenko Returns to Columbus as Haslam Sports Group Names Him President of Global Soccer

Haslam Sports Group announced Friday that Tim Bezbatchenko has been named president of global soccer, returning to Columbus to oversee sporting operations for the Columbus Crew and all future NWSL and international soccer investments for the ownership group. Bezbatchenko served as the Crew's president and general manager from 2019 to 2024, a tenure that included their second MLS Cup title in 2021 and a Campeones Cup crown in 2022. He then spent two years with Black Knight Football Club before this return. The announcement arrives as Columbus prepare for the World Cup break following the club's decision to part ways with head coach Henrik Rydstrom earlier this month.

Sources: ESPN

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Nashville SC Reach Top of MLS Power Rankings After Impressive Matchday 14

Nashville SC climbed to the top of the MLS Power Rankings heading into Matchday 15, overtaking the San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps after a dominant Matchday 14 that featured Hany Mukhtar's hat trick in a 3-2 home win over LAFC. The German international's performance capped a week that began with Nashville's 3-0 win at New England Revolution. Nashville now lead the Supporters' Shield race with 30 points through 13 matches on a 9-1-3 record, establishing themselves as the strongest side in MLS as the regular season pauses after this weekend for the seven-week FIFA World Cup break.

Sources: MLSSoccer.com

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Matchday 15 Arrives as MLS Heads into Seven-Week World Cup Pause

Major League Soccer's Matchday 15 gets underway Saturday as the final round before the league's seven-week FIFA World Cup pause. Sunday's highlight is a FOX doubleheader: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF followed by Son Heung-Min and LAFC, who need a win after a four-match winless run. The Portland Timbers host San Jose Earthquakes in the Walmart Saturday Showdown, while Columbus Crew face Atlanta United on Sunday Night Soccer. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino will announce his World Cup squad in New York City on May 26. More than 50 MLS players are expected across multiple national team squads at the tournament, which opens June 11.

Sources: MLSSoccer.com

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