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Kyogo Furuhashi (right) drives the ball forward for Japan in a World Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama Prefecture in March 2025.
SOCCER
Jul 22, 2026
Kyogo Furuhashi makes MLS move with LA Galaxy
The deal will take the 31-year-old Japanese forward, best known for his time at Celtic, through the 2030-31 season.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka during the second half against Los Angeles FC at BC Place in November
SOCCER
Dec 19, 2025
Whitecaps re-sign goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through 2027
The MLS All-Star and Goalkeeper of the Year finalist in 2025 has recorded 35 shutouts in 129 starts across all competitions since arriving from the Yokohama F. Marinos in 2023.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi holds the Philip F. Anschutz trophy after he and his teammates won the MLS Cup over the Whitecaps on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
SOCCER
Dec 7, 2025
Messi¡¯s double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title
Despite Thomas Mueller driving a Vancouver side that controlled long stretches and created the better chances, the final ultimately swung on the Argentine¡¯s influence.
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani (left), and Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber pose before a Gold Cup match in Las Vegas on June 22.
SOCCER
Nov 14, 2025
MLS to change calendar to align with world¡¯s top leagues
The North American circuit currently runs from late February through early December, including the regular season and the MLS Cup playoffs.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi poses with the MLS golden boot ahead of the match against Nashville SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Oct. 24, 2025.
SOCCER
Oct 28, 2025
Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns
The eight-time Ballon d¡¯Or winner said he will take time next year to assess his physical condition before deciding whether to play in the tournament.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in action against Chicago Fire FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Sept. 30
SOCCER
Oct 24, 2025
Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028
Messi¡¯s contract ensures he will remain in competitive action until and long after the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Son Heung-min holds an LAFC jersey during his introductory news conference with the club in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Aug 7, 2025
Son Heung-min ¡®here to win¡¯?after joining LAFC for record transfer fee
The 33-year-old will reportedly cost an MLS-record $26 million transfer fee.
Teammates lift Tottenham Hotspur's captain Son Heung-min up in the air during celebrations to bid him farewell at the end of a friendly match against Newcastle United in Seoul on Sunday.
SOCCER
Aug 5, 2025
LAFC agrees to terms with Tottenham¡¯s Son Heung-min, say reports
Son, 33, announced over the weekend that he planned to leave Tottenham, saying he achieved everything that he could with the North London club.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against the Union during their game in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 29.
SOCCER
Apr 11, 2025
MLS to open second phase of study to explore major overhaul of season
MLS currently plays from February to December but has been examining a plan to switch to start the campaign at the end of the summer and conclude in the spring.
Al Hilal's Neymar warms up before an Asian Champions League match in October.
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2025
Neymar hints at reunion in Miami with Messi and Suarez
Neymar has played only seven times for Al-Hilal since moving from PSG for a reported fee of €90 million in 2023, with injuries keeping the Brazilian sidelined.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Oct 20, 2024
Rampant Messi hits another hat trick as Miami break MLS points record
Miami¡¯s win, in its final game of the regular season, took the club to 74 points ¡ª one more than the previous record, set by New England in 2021.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts during a Major League Soccer match between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sept. 28.
SOCCER
Oct 8, 2024
MLS sets new attendance record with 11 million fans
MLS said the arrival of international stars such as Lionel Messi had helped boost attendances.
Inter Miami¡¯s signing of Lionel Messi has served to highlight the demand for top talent among U.S. soccer fans, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
SOCCER
May 7, 2024
MLS must attract best players to grow, says Infantino
Major League Soccer salary and roster restrictions mean that teams are unable to spend freely when it comes to signing top players.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates winning the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in December 2022.
SOCCER
Mar 28, 2024
Age won¡¯t determine when I retire, says Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi will turn 37 in under three months, but knows for sure that his age will not determine when it is time to hang up his boots.
The Columbus Crew are seeking their third MLS title and Los Angeles FC are aiming for back-to-back championships in Saturday's MLS Cup final.
SOCCER
Dec 8, 2023
Clash of styles between Columbus and LAFC awaits in MLS Cup
The days when MLS teams had largely the same sort of approach are gone with the increase in players and coaches from around the world.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his team won the Leagues Cup final against Nashville SC on Aug. 19.
SOCCER
Dec 6, 2023
Lionel Messi named Time¡¯s ¡®Athlete of the Year¡¯
Time said the superstar had already had a transformative impact on the American sporting landscape, which has been historically slow to embrace soccer.
FC Cincinnati forward Brenner (left) in action against Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 20.
SOCCER
Dec 1, 2023
¡®Hell is Real¡¯ in American soccer¡¯s new hotbed
When it comes to Ohio, there is the authentic feel of a real local derby around the clash between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew.
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez celebrates a win after a World Cup match in 2018 in Sochi, Russia.
SOCCER
Nov 4, 2023
Luis Suarez reportedly set to join Inter Miami
Inter Miami are continuing with their Barcelona reunion plan, as Suarez is set to join Lionel Messi with the MLS club.
Lionel Messi and Miami defeated Cincinnati to advance to the U.S. Open Cup finals in Cincinnati on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Aug 24, 2023
Lionel Messi and Miami beat Cincinnati to reach another final
Inter Miami is now one win away from its second trophy since Lionel Messi joined the club last month.
Lionel Messi is tossed in the air by his teammates after Miami's win in the Leagues Cup final on Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Aug 21, 2023
Lionel Messi¡¯s Inter Miami eyes treble after Leagues Cup triumph
Messi and Miami will play in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup before returning to MLS play.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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