Catastrophic loss for Messi, disastrous game for Reus.
Hey there, sports fans! Brace yourselves for some hot goss about the Major League Soccer (MLS) chaos. The latest drama unfolds as defending champions LA Galaxy, with ex-international Marco Reus, take a beating in a heavy loss against the New York Red Bulls.
Poor Marco Reus and champ LA Galaxy are drowning in a sea of crisis in the MLS. The rematch of last year's final shattered our boys' dreams, with another former Bundesliga player shining bright. The horror season of LA manifests in absurdity, with Lionel Messi also suffering a record defeat in the MLS. On the 12th matchday, LA hit rock bottom, losing 0-7 (0-3) to New York. The team remains winless, still chasing their first victory of the season — a distant memory from December 2024.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (ex-Bayern) and Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig) each bagged a brace for New York, while Reus was subbed off in the 64th minute with the score at 0-4. With a record of three draws and nine losses, LA trails at the bottom of the league table. Coach Greg Vanney was brutally honest after the game, admitting it was a dreadful performance that left LA clueless on how to improve to achieve their goals.
Flight to Miami
But wait, there's more! Even Inter Miami, with eight-time world footballer Lionel Messi, is in a pickle. The Florida team crumbled against Minnesota United, losing 1-4. Messi scored his fifth goal of the season to bring his team back into the match at the start of the second half. After their second league defeat, Miami sits fourth in the Eastern Conference.
Inter coach Javier Mascherano—once Messi's teammate at FC Barcelona—took full responsibility for the team's struggles, acknowledging that if the players aren't performing, it's on him to motivate and communicate effectively.
Messi continues to spark magic in the MLS while Reus struggles. The latter's recent performances have been marred by LA Galaxy's winless slump, but it's Messi who stands out as a top contender for the MLS MVP award this season and a massive player in boosting team morale.
So there you have it! Two former Bundesliga stars grappling with the trials and tribulations of the MLS. A season fit for reality TV, featuring drama, roller-coasters, and a hefty serving of misery for our beloved Marco Reus and LA Galaxy. Tackle season!
- Despite being paired with Lionel Messi, Inter Miami is also experiencing struggles, suffering a loss of 1-4 against Minnesota United, a result that positioned them fourth in the Eastern Conference.
- Similarly, Marco Reus, along with LA Galaxy, is grappling with losses, having taken a 0-7 defeat against the New York Red Bulls on the 12th matchday of the MLS season.
- The record of LA Galaxy so far is three draws and nine losses, leaving them at the bottom of the league table, a stark contrast to the team's championship title from the previous season.
- In contrast to Reus' struggles, Messi continues to shine, being a top contender for the MLS MVP award this season and helping to boost the team morale through his magical displays on the field.
