In reality, the deal seems doomed from the beginning, but in this instance, one less global superstar making his way to North America is good news. Neymar, for all his fame and popularity, would be a failed signing for the league.

Neymar has scored one goal in seven appearances since he joined Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in a league-record €90 million ($98.6m) transfer in August 2023. The former Bar

Domestic league action is back this weekend with Arsenal vs. Aston Villa, Juventus vs. Milan and Manchester United vs. Brighton and Hove Albion all notable on top of the U.S. men's national team taking on Venezuela.

They could care less about the noise that’s generated across comment sections and online forums that diminish MLS as a pipeline for the national team. The reality, though, is quite simple: January camp is not a collection of the country’s best players.

The MLS announced Tuesday will be allowed to use cash to acquire players from other clubs for the 2025 season, marking a significant shift from previous rules that restricted transfers to non-cash assets.

The Chicago Fire are trying to land Neymar from Saudi club Al Hilal. However, the task will be easier said than done to bring him over.

Like Alberta clippers scudding across the Great Plains, the winter transactions just keep rolling in across MLS.

A transfer of the Loons’ highest-paid player to a Finnish power is on the verge of completion and would free up valuable roster positions.

Urruti spent 11 seasons in Major League Soccer from 2013-23, with his 70 regular-season goals the ninth-most among active MLS players.

“Maxi Urruti is a seasoned veteran in MLS, with no shortage of both experience and success in our league,” Porter said in a statement. “I had the pleasure of coaching Maxi with the Portland Timbers, and he was a key piece to our MLS Cup title in 2015.

The start of the 2025 MLS season is now right around the corner, and there is plenty to look forward to as the league celebrates its 30th anniversary.