Soccer has grown significantly in the United States since the arrival of the MLS, however, despite this, it is far from being a popular sport.
Messi, who is approaching his 38th birthday, remains a supernatural figure who continues to delight. But he also remains a mystery.
The MLS season has arrived! Here are early predictions for who may win the MLS Cup ahead of the first kickoff.
The Galaxy won MLS Cup a season ago, but they'll certainly be tested this year as they look to repeat as champions. LA has lost plenty of key pieces, most notably Dejan Joveljic and Jalen Neal. The club has has retooled though with several promising additions, including former Columbus Crew striker Christian Ramirez.