Lizzy Becherano
@lizzybecherano.bsky.social
Reporter covering Mexican & American soccer for ESPN
Miami Freedom Park from above: 11/14/2025
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Miami Freedom Park from above: 11/14/2025
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MLS is officially switching to a fall-to-spring calendar beginning in 2027. That transition period from the current structure is a quick turnaround. From colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social:
MLS switching schedule to align with world soccer
The MLS Board of Governors voted Thursday to align with the international soccer calendar by shifting the regular season to a fall through spring campaign beginning in 2027.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
MLS is officially switching to a fall-to-spring calendar beginning in 2027. That transition period from the current structure is a quick turnaround. From colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social:
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With ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social …Why #MLS is changing to a summer/spring schedule with a winter break. And also why not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea. And then there are the pesky talks with the #MLSPA.
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Why MLS is changing to summer-spring schedule with a winter break
MLS will soon adopt a schedule that will run from the summer through the spring, but how will the league manage matches in frigid winters?
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November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
With ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social …Why #MLS is changing to a summer/spring schedule with a winter break. And also why not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea. And then there are the pesky talks with the #MLSPA.
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Inter Miami confirms that Lionel Messi missed this morning’s training session due to minor back discomfort.
Sources confirm to espn, however, that the captain will soon return to training & play a role in the MLS Round 1 playoff match against Nashville SC on Friday.
Sources confirm to espn, however, that the captain will soon return to training & play a role in the MLS Round 1 playoff match against Nashville SC on Friday.
October 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Inter Miami confirms that Lionel Messi missed this morning’s training session due to minor back discomfort.
Sources confirm to espn, however, that the captain will soon return to training & play a role in the MLS Round 1 playoff match against Nashville SC on Friday.
Sources confirm to espn, however, that the captain will soon return to training & play a role in the MLS Round 1 playoff match against Nashville SC on Friday.
In just over a year, Gregg Berhalter turned the from Wooden Spoon contenders to a playoff-bound team.
I sat down with Berhalter & a couple players to talk through the 2025 season under new management.
My latest for @espn
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I sat down with Berhalter & a couple players to talk through the 2025 season under new management.
My latest for @espn
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
After USMNT firing, Berhalter leads Chicago to record season -- but not vindication, he says
Gregg Berhalter speaks about whether he feels vindicated now that he's leading Chicago to a historic season and the USMNT still struggles without him.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In just over a year, Gregg Berhalter turned the from Wooden Spoon contenders to a playoff-bound team.
I sat down with Berhalter & a couple players to talk through the 2025 season under new management.
My latest for @espn
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
I sat down with Berhalter & a couple players to talk through the 2025 season under new management.
My latest for @espn
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Leo Messi & Inter Miami are in the final stages of negotiating a new, multi-year contract extension for the club captain, sources confirm to ESPN.
The latest on Messi’s new deal for ESPN with @moillorens.bsky.social
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The latest on Messi’s new deal for ESPN with @moillorens.bsky.social
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Sources: Messi, Miami near multiyear extension
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are nearing a final agreement on a new multi-year contract with the deal expected to be completed soon, sources told ESPN.
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September 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Leo Messi & Inter Miami are in the final stages of negotiating a new, multi-year contract extension for the club captain, sources confirm to ESPN.
The latest on Messi’s new deal for ESPN with @moillorens.bsky.social
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The latest on Messi’s new deal for ESPN with @moillorens.bsky.social
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources confirm to ESPN that the United States women’s national team is set to host Italy in a friendly on December 1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
US Soccer to officially announce in the coming days.
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US Soccer to officially announce in the coming days.
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Sources: USWNT to close out 2025 vs. Italy
The United States women will host Italy in a friendly on Dec. 1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Sources confirm to ESPN that the United States women’s national team is set to host Italy in a friendly on December 1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
US Soccer to officially announce in the coming days.
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US Soccer to officially announce in the coming days.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Despite the 4-0 loss to PSG, Inter Miami should walk away from the Club World Cup with heads held high:
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Not even Messi can bridge gap between UCL champs PSG and MLS' Inter Miami
At times, Lionel Messi has singlehandedly carried Inter Miami to victory. Against the European champions PSG, the Herons needed more than that.
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June 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Despite the 4-0 loss to PSG, Inter Miami should walk away from the Club World Cup with heads held high:
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"A saturation of soccer": Why empty seats litter the Club World Cup and Gold Cup. This was a group effort with reporting from @lizzybecherano.bsky.social, @marcotti.bsky.social, @jamesolley.bsky.social, @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social and Rob Dawson. #GoldCup #CWC2025
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'Saturation of soccer': Why empty seats litter Club World Cup, Gold Cup
Little more than a week into the summer of soccer, and some of the defining images of the Club World Cup and Gold Cup have been seas of empty seats.
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June 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"A saturation of soccer": Why empty seats litter the Club World Cup and Gold Cup. This was a group effort with reporting from @lizzybecherano.bsky.social, @marcotti.bsky.social, @jamesolley.bsky.social, @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social and Rob Dawson. #GoldCup #CWC2025
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Inter Miami kicked off the Club World Cup with a deceiving 0-0 draw against Al Ahly. Even with a squad of greats like Messi, Suarez and Busquets, Oscar Ustari stole the show:
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Inter Miami, Al Ahly open Club World Club with stalemate -- but FIFA will be happy
The new era of the Club World Cup began on Saturday with a tense draw between Inter Miami and Al Ahly. It wasn't pretty, but tournament organisers will no doubt be satisfied.
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June 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Inter Miami kicked off the Club World Cup with a deceiving 0-0 draw against Al Ahly. Even with a squad of greats like Messi, Suarez and Busquets, Oscar Ustari stole the show:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Always fun to participate in the @InterMiamiCF media match, but even better when we win!
A special shout out to the communications team for providing a couple of us with awards for our continued coverage.
A special shout out to the communications team for providing a couple of us with awards for our continued coverage.
June 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Always fun to participate in the @InterMiamiCF media match, but even better when we win!
A special shout out to the communications team for providing a couple of us with awards for our continued coverage.
A special shout out to the communications team for providing a couple of us with awards for our continued coverage.
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From ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social … #MLS, players still at odds on CWC compensation.
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MLS, players still at odds on CWC compensation
The discussions between MLS and the MLS Players Association over the Club World Cup prize money and player compensation remain ongoing, with the two sides failing to agree so far on terms in a newly r...
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June 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
From ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social … #MLS, players still at odds on CWC compensation.
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No better way to celebrate turning 27 today.
Interview with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino coming soon to espn.
Interview with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino coming soon to espn.
January 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
No better way to celebrate turning 27 today.
Interview with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino coming soon to espn.
Interview with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino coming soon to espn.
Sources tell me there is no current plan to include Liga MX & MLS teams in the upcoming editions of the Copa Libertadores.
They clarified that Inter Miami has not been invited to participate at the moment.
They clarified that Inter Miami has not been invited to participate at the moment.
December 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Sources tell me there is no current plan to include Liga MX & MLS teams in the upcoming editions of the Copa Libertadores.
They clarified that Inter Miami has not been invited to participate at the moment.
They clarified that Inter Miami has not been invited to participate at the moment.
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Oh hey it's almost the end of the year!
Let's highlight some of my favorite articles I worked on for ESPN FC in 2024, starting with my collaboration with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social on the cultural push-and-pull for Mexican-American dual-nationals
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Let's highlight some of my favorite articles I worked on for ESPN FC in 2024, starting with my collaboration with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social on the cultural push-and-pull for Mexican-American dual-nationals
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The dual-national dilemma: How Mexican Americans choose which country to represent
U.S. or Mexico? Dual nationals talk about the "life-changing decision" of which country to represent at World Cups and Copa Américas.
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December 22, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Oh hey it's almost the end of the year!
Let's highlight some of my favorite articles I worked on for ESPN FC in 2024, starting with my collaboration with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social on the cultural push-and-pull for Mexican-American dual-nationals
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Let's highlight some of my favorite articles I worked on for ESPN FC in 2024, starting with my collaboration with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social on the cultural push-and-pull for Mexican-American dual-nationals
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Family members are sending me videos from el Ángel de la Independencia in Mexico City as Club America fans celebrate the team’s back-to-back-to-back championships.
Club America beat CF Monterrey tonight to secure the tricampeonato.
Club America beat CF Monterrey tonight to secure the tricampeonato.
December 16, 2024 at 6:26 AM
Family members are sending me videos from el Ángel de la Independencia in Mexico City as Club America fans celebrate the team’s back-to-back-to-back championships.
Club America beat CF Monterrey tonight to secure the tricampeonato.
Club America beat CF Monterrey tonight to secure the tricampeonato.
A new development in the Leagues Cup saga as Liga MX president Mikel Arriola confirms midweek matches instead of month-long Summer pause.
Sources add Liga MX teams pushed for this change.
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Sources add Liga MX teams pushed for this change.
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Leagues Cup scraps summer MLS, Liga MX break
Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said on Sunday that the Leagues Cup will adopt a new format in 2025, eliminating the month-long pause for the competition and opting instead for mid-week matches.
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December 16, 2024 at 3:04 AM
A new development in the Leagues Cup saga as Liga MX president Mikel Arriola confirms midweek matches instead of month-long Summer pause.
Sources add Liga MX teams pushed for this change.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources add Liga MX teams pushed for this change.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Leagues Cup is considering a format that sees only 18 MLS teams participate in the upcoming edition, sources tell ESPN.
The 2025 iteration of Leagues Cup would pit 18 MLS teams against 18 Liga MX teams.
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The 2025 iteration of Leagues Cup would pit 18 MLS teams against 18 Liga MX teams.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: Despite conflict, Leagues Cup to continue
The Leagues Cup is set to return in 2025 with teams from Liga MX and MLS participating in the month-long tournament during the summer, sources told ESPN.
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December 5, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Leagues Cup is considering a format that sees only 18 MLS teams participate in the upcoming edition, sources tell ESPN.
The 2025 iteration of Leagues Cup would pit 18 MLS teams against 18 Liga MX teams.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The 2025 iteration of Leagues Cup would pit 18 MLS teams against 18 Liga MX teams.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The New York Red Bulls qualify to MLS Cup for the first time since 2008, when they made the final as the Western Conference wild card.
December 1, 2024 at 2:59 AM
The New York Red Bulls qualify to MLS Cup for the first time since 2008, when they made the final as the Western Conference wild card.
Club America vs Toluca on screen 1 & Orlando City vs NY Red Bulls on screen 2. Later, LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders & Cruz Azul vs Tijuana.
I love this time of year.
I love this time of year.
December 1, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Club America vs Toluca on screen 1 & Orlando City vs NY Red Bulls on screen 2. Later, LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders & Cruz Azul vs Tijuana.
I love this time of year.
I love this time of year.
Sources confirm Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami, replacing Gerardo Martino.
The two parties are finalizing contract negotiations.
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The two parties are finalizing contract negotiations.
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Sources: Mascherano nears Miami; Martino exits
Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami in the upcoming days as the two parties finalize contract negotiations, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
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November 22, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Sources confirm Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami, replacing Gerardo Martino.
The two parties are finalizing contract negotiations.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The two parties are finalizing contract negotiations.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Any reports linking the likes of Xavi Hernandez & others to the job are preemptive. There is nothing concrete coming from the club just yet.
November 20, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Any reports linking the likes of Xavi Hernandez & others to the job are preemptive. There is nothing concrete coming from the club just yet.
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"How Clubs Got Their Colors"
Loved working on my section of this expansive project with the ESPN crew, which tells the stories of how 50 of soccer's most popular clubs around the world got their colors
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Loved working on my section of this expansive project with the ESPN crew, which tells the stories of how 50 of soccer's most popular clubs around the world got their colors
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How clubs got their colors: a history of soccer's most iconic jerseys
How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.
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November 20, 2024 at 3:32 PM
"How Clubs Got Their Colors"
Loved working on my section of this expansive project with the ESPN crew, which tells the stories of how 50 of soccer's most popular clubs around the world got their colors
www.espn.com/espn/feature...
Loved working on my section of this expansive project with the ESPN crew, which tells the stories of how 50 of soccer's most popular clubs around the world got their colors
www.espn.com/espn/feature...