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A significant switch in MLS's structure could have ramifications for historic rivalries within the league Paul Tenorio and Tom Bogert340 Suárez, who turns 39 in January, returns for another year. Tom Bogert30 The advertised numbers represent a significant jump in viewership for the championship game Paul Tenorio80 The start of MLS free agency hass sparked a flurry of activity around the league Tom Bogert24 Lionel Messi's dominance since arriving in MLS is clear when you dig into the numbers, and he has more silverware to show for it Felipe Cardenas14 With MLS Cup in the rear view, it's onto the offseason, and free agency is set to kick off with solid contributors up for grabs Tom Bogert18 Advertisement The magic of the cup has sent a last-place Canadian side into Concacaf's premier club competition in 2026 Joshua Healey22 An MLS Cup title shuts the door on the first iteration of Messi in Miami. With a new stadium and running mates beckoning, what comes next? Paul Tenorio37 The Whitecaps made it extremely uncomfortable for the hosts, but Lionel Messi & Co. are MLS champions at last after surviving the final Paul Tenorio and Tom Bogert71 Historically, Thomas Muller's teams have an enviable record against Lionel Messi's heading into Saturday's MLS Cup final Sebastian Stafford-Bloor15