MLS playoff action is center stage, with Inter Miami led by Lionel Messi set to face FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, a matchup drawing significant buzz due to the star power and form of both teams. On the Western side, Minnesota United delivered a dramatic playoff win, overcoming a red card to upset the Seattle Sounders, and now prepares for another tough test as the semifinals approach. According to MLS Soccer and Marca, these matchups are drawing wide attention with their blend of established veterans and emerging talent.In U.S. National Team news, the men's squad is finalizing preparations for upcoming friendlies against two World Cup-qualified teams, Paraguay on Saturday in Pennsylvania and Uruguay next Tuesday in Florida. Timmy Tillman has been added to the roster as the USMNT continues to assess depth and options ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifying and key tournaments, as reported by U.S. Soccer. Meanwhile, the U.S. U-17 men booked a place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup knockout rounds with a win over Czechia, and Cavan Sullivan remains one of the bright young prospects drawing international attention.On the women's front, there are currently no senior U.S. Women’s National Team friendlies this international break, but youth development camps are active as the USWNT pipeline continues to build toward future competitions.Globally, World Cup qualifiers and friendlies are taking center stage. Portugal, led by João Neves and Gonçalo Ramos, aims to clinch automatic World Cup qualification this week, while Spain faces a must-win situation against Georgia and Turkey. Brazil, with Marquinhos back in the squad, has lined up high-profile friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia in Europe. France’s youth talent, including Senny Mayulu, is featuring prominently across multiple international competitions. Star player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is in the spotlight for Georgia as they fight for a World Cup berth, riding high from his recent club form.In terms of controversies, no major scandals have broken out in the past 24 hours, but transfer rumors are swirling as clubs and agents maneuver ahead of the next window, and injuries remain a constant concern for clubs and national teams alike.Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates in soccer from around the globe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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