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Overview: Nashville SC forward Hany Mukhtar was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday for Matchday 20 of the 2026 MLS season, it was announced on Monday. Nashville SC forward Hany Mukhtar was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday for Matchday 20 of the 2026 MLS season, it was announced on Monday.

Overview: Gianni Infantino's first act of revenge on his critics materialized on Monday when FIFA fired its Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour. Gianni Infantino’s first act of revenge on his critics materialized on Monday when FIFA fired its Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour. Lamour had criticized the FIFA president’s scheme – FIFA Forward Enterprise – of selling 20 percent of future World Cups.

Overview: So many emotions were on display and shared, inwardly and outwardly, at Ray Perez Field at Brentwood High School on Saturday. Jeanette Eden at Ron Eden’s Celebration of Life on Saturday (Michael Lewis/FrontRowSoccer.com) By Michael Lewis FrontRowSoccer.com Editor BRENTWOOD, N.Y. – So many emotions were on display and shared, inwardly and outwardly, at Ray Perez Field at Brentwood High School on Saturday. Sadness. Tears. Laughter. Grief. Appreciation. Love. And countless thank you’s.

Overview: Here are the highlights and lowlights of New York City FC's 3-2 home loss to the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night. Here are the highlights and lowlights of New York City FC’s 3-2 home loss to the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night. VIDEO Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups.

Overview: It was quite easy for me to remember the 48th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley — on Aug. 16, 1977. Elvis Presley died 49 years ago today. By Michael Lewis FrontRowSoccer.com Editor It was quite easy for me to remember the 48th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley — on Aug. 16, 1977. If you were around at the time, do you know where you were when you heard The King had died? I certainly know where I was.

Overview: New York City FC brought its Leagues Cup performance to MLS action on Sunday night. Matt Freese had a tough time taking the ball out of the net in the second half due to his teammates’ inability to play defense. (Imagn Images) New York City FC brought its Leagues Cup act to MLS action on Sunday night. The Pigeons saw a second-half two-goal lead slip through their fingers as the Philadelphia Union rallied with three goals to register a 3-2 stunning triumph at Yankee Stadium.

Overview: Even with Lionel Messi in the lineup, it doesn't necessarily mean that Inter Miami CF will win or score many goals. Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in the loss. (Jon van Woerden Photo) Even with Lionel Messi in the lineup, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Inter Miami CF will win or score many goals. Case in point: Nashville SC’s 4-1 home triumph over the defending MLS Cup champions on Saturday night.

Overview: Here are the highlights and lowlights of the New York Red Bulls' 2-1 defeat at Atlanta United on Saturday night. Here are the highlights and lowlights of the New York Red Bulls’ 2-1 defeat at Atlanta United on Saturday night. VIDEO Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups.

Overview: If there is anything certain in the soccer universe, it is death, taxes and the New York Red Bulls finding a way to top Atlanta United. Emil Forsberg scored the Red Bulls’ lone goal. (Bob Plant Photo) If there is anything certain in the soccer universe, it is death, taxes and the New York Red Bulls finding a way to top Atlanta United. Well, not on Saturday night.

Overview: U.S. men's national team teammates Ricardo Pepi and Sergino Dest combined to score the game-winner to boost PSV Eindhoven to its first win of the Dutch Eredivisie campaign, a 2-1 victory over Excelsior on Saturday. Ricardo Pepi scored the game-winning goal for PSV.