San Diego FC has made history in its inaugural Major League Soccer season, setting a new expansion-season points record with 60 points after a 4-2 win over Houston Dynamo, while also breaking the expansion team wins record with 18. Anders Dreyer, a standout for San Diego, earned a spot in the MLS Team of the Matchday and is now considered a favorite for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP, with 35 goal contributions this season. Columbus Crew captain Darlington Nagbe, a former U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder and four-time MLS Cup champion, has announced he will retire at the end of this postseason, capping a 15-year MLS career. Inter Miami CF’s Jordi Alba has also revealed he will retire from professional soccer at the end of the season.

MLS teams are preparing for the Audi 2025 Cup Playoffs, with several clubs announcing player call-ups for the upcoming international window. Minnesota United, Atlanta United, and Columbus Crew are among those sending multiple players to join their national teams. In MLS NEXT Pro, St Louis CITY2’s record unbeaten streak ended at 18 on the final day, shaking up the playoff landscape, while Philadelphia Union II finished the regular season with five consecutive wins, boosting their title hopes.

Turning to the U.S. National Teams, the men’s squad is gearing up for a series of October international friendlies, with new call-ups and a close watch on younger players vying for future roster spots. The U.S. Women’s National Team has several college and youth players in action as NCAA women’s soccer continues midweek, and eyes are on roster developments ahead of the next international cycle.

In overseas action, attention is on international break squad announcements, with Premier League stars like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham making headlines for both their national team performances and fitness as domestic European leagues pause. According to multiple sources, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Barcelona are facing mounting injury concerns with top players, sparking debates about fixture congestion. Meanwhile, in Italy, Serie A leaders Inter Milan extended their advantage after a dramatic win, and in Spain, La Liga’s title race remains tight as Real Madrid and Girona continue to set the pace.

Beyond the pitch, debates continue around tournament scheduling and player welfare, as clubs express concern over the impact of extensive international travel and games. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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