Shocking Wipeout for Galaxy and Messi's Struggles: A Rough Patch for MLS Stars
Defeat for Messi, a nightmarish outing for Reus: Match Summary
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Oh boy, the defending champions of the Major League Soccer (MLS) are going through a rough patch! Marco Reus, the former Bundesliga star leading Los Angeles Galaxy, and the galaxy brain himself, Lionel Messi, are facing some challenges.
The most recent matchday of the MLS saw LA Galaxy's`. worst defeat in their history - a 0:7 loss to the New York Red Bulls. The team, now the worst in the league with three draws and nine losses, is still waiting for their first season win since their 2:1 victory against New York in December 2024. Ouch! coach Greg Vanney was straight-up about it: "It was a terrible game... there were other games where we played well and small things made the difference. Today was different. We have to figure out..."
Inter Miami, with the potential to do the impossible, is also having difficulties. Even with their eight-time world footballer, Lionel Messi, they lost 1:4 to Minnesota United. Messi managed to score his fifth goal of the season to make it 1:3 in the second half, but it wasn't enough. After their second league defeat, Miami is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.
According to Javier Mascherano, former teammate of Messi at FC Barcelona, if the players are falling short, the responsibility lies with him: "If the coach doesn't convince them or doesn't convey what he wants, the responsibility lies entirely with the coach."
But have no fear, MLS fans! While these teams may be in a tight spot, the MLS Power Rankings put Inter Miami in a top spot as of late April 2025, and Los Angeles Galaxy shows signs of improving, currently sitting on the edge of playoff qualification spots with their unbeaten streak in recent matches.
So hang in there, MLS enthusiasts! The season's only heating up, and with stars like Messi and Reus taking the field, the show will surely go on!
- Major League Soccer
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- Marco Reus
- Lionel Messi
Interesting Insights:
- Inter Miami had a strong unbeaten streak until recently, but they still remain competitive in the Eastern Conference.
- Los Angeles Galaxy's recent performance shows improvement and they're making their way towards playoff qualification positions in the Western Conference.
- Ironically, despite his presence, Lionel Messi is not able to turn Inter Miami's fortunes around as they suffer a 1:4 loss to Minnesota United.
- Marco Reus, now leading Los Angeles Galaxy, finds himself in a similar predicament as his team, with three draws and nine losses, is struggling to secure their first season win.
- The struggle for both Messi and Reus is part of a wider problem for MLS stars, with LA Galaxy experiencing their worst defeat in history - a 0:7 loss to the New York Red Bulls.
- After their losses, Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami find themselves in a race against time to avoid further losses and secure their places in the playoff qualification spots.
