MLS return storylines: Berhalter’s future, Son’s goal drought and what’s next for Messi?
Major League Soccer resumes play following the World Cup break, centering attention on star players and coaching futures.
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The brief
Major League Soccer is returning to action after a World Cup hiatus, with matches resuming on Apple TV. Key storylines include the return of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami and the potential impact of Robert Lewandowski at Chicago Fire.
Coverage from The Guardian, Goal.com, and MLSsoccer.com emphasizes the roles of World Cup stars and specific player narratives, such as Son's goal drought and the future of Berhalter. The New York Times focuses on the league's status and the emergence of new stars upon the restart.
Observation will center on the performance of returning World Cup players and the resolution of the storylines involving Berhalter and Messi.
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Quick answers
Which platforms will broadcast the return of MLS?
According to Apple, Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV.
Which specific players are highlighted as key returnees?
Coverage mentions Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, and Son.
What coaching storyline is being tracked?
The Guardian and MLSsoccer.com highlight the future of Berhalter.
Coverage (8)
- Apple marks the return of MLS with new Apple Maps guides, Apple Music playlists, more 9to5Mac · 9h ago
- MLS Fantasy Week 16: Taking it From Here Edition Sounder at Heart · 9h ago
- Matchday 16 watch guide! What to know as MLS returns MLSsoccer.com · 9h ago
- MLS returns from its World Cup break: What to watch, the new stars and where the league left off The New York Times · 9h ago
- When will Lionel Messi return to Inter Miami? Can Robert Lewandowski transform Chicago Fire? Five questions as MLS returns from its World Cup break Goal.com · 9h ago
- Berhalter, Moreira & more: World Cup stars to watch as MLS returns MLSsoccer.com · 9h ago
- Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV tomorrow Apple · 9h ago
- MLS return storylines: Berhalter’s future, Son’s goal drought and what’s next for Messi? The Guardian · 9h ago
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