Pitchside US

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jun 27

Opinion: LAFC and the elusive mentality of Champions ift.tt/7gGMI6q

pitchside_us's tweet card. LAFC had a lot to celebrate after winning a berth to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup despite falling short of winning several titles in the last few years. But who's to blame for the Club's...

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jul 26

MLS benches its own star: Messi suspended for missing All-Star Game ift.tt/H1arj4t

pitchside_us's tweet card. Lionel Messi’s suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game has ignited a firestorm. With no medical exemption, the league benched its biggest star ahead of a critical clash against FC Cincinnati.

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jul 18

New York Cosmos Return in 2026: A New Chapter with Brazilian Roots ift.tt/4pSqoLh

pitchside_us's tweet card. One of the most iconic clubs in American soccer history, the New York Cosmos holds special meaning in Brazil, thanks to Pelé.

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jul 10

Lionel Messi’s American Renaissance: Goals, record-breaking feats, and a looming Saudi seduction ift.tt/tcZvLgK

pitchside_us's tweet card. Messi’s next decision will be a career-defining finale worthy of his legacy. MLS, with its growing infrastructure and global pull, offers a stage for him to cement his legacy in America, especially...

Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jul 9

Messi vs. Ronaldo: The potential final showdown that could shake global football — while Inter Miami fights to keep their star ift.tt/vrZwdRy

pitchside_us's tweet card. With a contract until December 2025, the Saudi club is targeting a project that could revive the old confrontation with Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jul 3

What’s Holding Back Soccer in the U.S.? ift.tt/xKfo1vz

pitchside_us's tweet card. MLS has the money and the attention. So why can’t U.S. soccer take the next step?

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jun 27

Brazilian Salaries in MLS 2025: Evander Leads the Pack, Pec Follows ift.tt/CNJhuyU

pitchside_us's tweet card. Brazilian players remain key contributors—and significant investments—across Major League Soccer.

Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jun 26

Columbus Crew dominate Atlanta United with convincing victory ift.tt/azs12gi

pitchside_us's tweet card. The Crew are back and looking like title contenders once again behind new DP Daniel Gazdag

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Section 128 | LAFC Podcast@Section128LAFC · Jun 25

LAFC Ends Club World Cup Run With Draw Against Flamengo, But Bigger Questions Remain ✒️ @celsoliveira_ 🔖 @pitchside_us pitchside-us.com/lafc-ends-club… #LAFC #DaleBlackandGold #LosAngelesFC

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jun 25

LAFC Ends Club World Cup Run With Draw Against Flamengo, But Bigger Questions Remain ift.tt/IORPyCW

pitchside_us's tweet card. Los Angeles FC will head back to the West Coast with one point earned in the FIFA Club World Cup and more than a few questions for the remainder portion of the MLS season

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Celso Oliveira@celsoliveira_ · Jun 25

The Bad: This has been LAFC all year. Mental lapses in crucial times and individual shortfalls will keep this team away from the elite in the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup. The Good: When I started watching LAFC, I could never imagine that only a few years later,…

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jun 23

Felipe Martins Announces Retirement After Over a Decade in MLS ift.tt/fqkvAiS

pitchside_us's tweet card. Midfielder Felipe Martins had over 300 appearances in Major League Soccer, before returning to Brazil

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jun 21

Too Hot to Compete?” Borussia Dortmund’s Bench Watches Club World Cup Match from Locker Room — and Sparks a Firestorm ift.tt/N2CIT3s

pitchside_us's tweet card. In 87-degree Cincinnati heat, Borussia Dortmund’s substitutes opted for the locker room instead of the sideline. The move has ignited a fierce debate: are European clubs really here to win the Club...

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Celso Oliveira@celsoliveira_ · Jun 20

Cool to see @TheGusLopes on the post game interview on DAZN. Bro worked his way 🫶

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Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jun 21

LAFC’s Club World Cup Collapse Exposes MLS’s Global Ceiling ift.tt/FBOefSt

pitchside_us's tweet card. LAFC entered the FIFA Club World Cup as MLS’s best hope for global legitimacy. Instead, they exited with zero goals, two losses, and a harsh reminder of the league’s tactical and structural limits.

Pitchside US@pitchside_us · Jun 11

It’s going to be a tough game, but nothing is impossible in football.” Léo Afonso on facing Palmeiras with Inter Miami at the FIFA Club World Cup. #InterMiami #ClubWorldCup #MLS

pitchside_us's tweet image. It’s going to be a tough game, but nothing is impossible in football.”
Léo Afonso on facing Palmeiras with Inter Miami at the FIFA Club World Cup.

#InterMiami #ClubWorldCup #MLS

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Celso Oliveira@celsoliveira_ · Jun 3

The greatest beneficiary of Frankie Amaya's arrival at #LAFC ? Olivier Giroud. Imagine what the Black and Gold would look like with one of these elite midfielders below instead, all with expiring contracts in 25/26 👇 Who else would fit this roster?

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Celso Oliveira@celsoliveira_ · Jun 2

Andre Jardine appealing his case to the refs while Steve Cherundolo observes. Reliving some epic moments from Saturday… just incredible! #LAFC #ClubAmerica #FIFACWC

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Celso Oliveira@celsoliveira_ · May 30

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy is here. It’s as showy as advertised. #LAFC

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Copa Mundial FIFA 🏆@fifaworldcup_es · May 31

CINE. 🎬🍿

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