Vargas talked about how he had grown up a fan of Atlético before a Sounders matchup against the club in the FIFA Club World Cup.

His comments come after Inter Miami's managing owner Jorge Mas said it was his "dream" for the club to participate in the competition.

The comprehensive revamp of American lower league soccer is start to take shape

The 2026 MLS season is less than a month from kicking off, and clubs are maneuvering to get in shape for opening day

MLS has elongated its summer transfer window dates, positioning clubs to take further advantage of a post-World Cup period

Adrian Heath was duped into thinking he was on the verge of a new job – only to be held at knifepoint in Morocco. Turns out he's not alone

Who are the other longest tenured coaches after Erik Spoelstra?

Stalled talks have created a nervous limbo in the second tier of North American soccer

A key winger is on the move from MLS to Liga MX

The winter window is important in MLS — here's what to expect from it

After canvassing league personnel for insight, we've compiled the winter wishlist for all 30 MLS clubs entering the new year

The Emerald City, through no fault of its own, has been without an NBA team for 17 years. It's long past time to rectify that mistake.

A significant switch in MLS's structure could have ramifications for historic rivalries within the league

Suárez, who turns 39 in January, returns for another year.

The advertised numbers represent a significant jump in viewership for the championship game

The start of MLS free agency hass sparked a flurry of activity around the league

Seattle's plans to celebrate its LGBTQ+ community coincide with a group-stage fixture between two countries that criminalize homosexuality

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

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

The magic of the cup has sent a last-place Canadian side into Concacaf's premier club competition in 2026