The New York Red Bulls are fighting to keep their remarkable 15-year playoff streak alive as they face New York City FC this weekend in the Hudson River Derby, with NYCFC looking to play spoiler and push for a top-four Eastern Conference finish despite missing striker Alonso Martínez. Meanwhile, the Chicago Fire host the Columbus Crew in another crucial Eastern Conference matchup, with both teams contending for playoff positioning. Key MLS player absences include Atlanta United’s Luke Brennan and Colorado Rapids’ Adam Beaudry, both away for international duty, as well as injuries to standout players like Austin FC’s Brandon Vazquez and Charlotte FC’s Harry Toffolo.

On the transfer and disciplinary front, Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has been fined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee for simulation, marking a notable off-field headline.

Turning to the U.S. national teams, the U.S. Under-20 Men’s side recently finalized their roster as the build-up to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup intensifies. The U.S. U-20 men posted a win and draw against Morocco, offering optimism ahead of the global tournament. On the women’s side, the U-17 squad wrapped up a scoreless draw in Spain and continues early preparations aiming for 2026 World Cup qualification, while youth training camps for various age groups are underway.

Across the NCAA women’s soccer landscape, Notre Dame edged North Carolina in a high-scoring 4-3 thriller, Pepperdine put up an impressive 6-0 rout of Oregon State, and West Virginia defeated BYU in a tight 3-2 contest. Big Ten action heats up as Michigan seeks consecutive victories hosting Minnesota, looking to climb the conference standings after a comeback win over Nebraska.

Internationally, Premier League fans are watching Manchester City as they continue strong form, while in Spain’s La Liga, Real Madrid maintain their top spot following a win, and in Serie A, Inter Milan stay atop the table thanks to Lautaro Martínez’s scoring spree. With the UEFA Champions League group stage underway, notable clubs including Barcelona and Bayern Munich have already secured dominant wins.

In global soccer news, there are no major breaking controversies, but Lionel Messi’s fitness for Inter Miami remains a persistent storyline in both MLS and world football circles.

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