The former U.S. men’s soccer team manager is now in charge of the Chicago Fire. One of his first moves was signing former Union centerback Jack Elliott.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Fire FC is dealing with yet another coaching change—hoping that a soccer-lifer with ties to the area can spark a turnaround with the flickering franchise.

Mauricio Pochettino joked about plans to call up Lionel Messi's sons in the United States national football team - citing how it could be a tough task given their allegiance to Argentina

Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna broke his nose Wednesday night, but he insisted on playing in the second half and assisted on the first goal to spark a victory vs. Costa Rica.

It's Tuesday once again and that means it's time for another edition of the Major League Soccer transfer news roundup.Some clubs have wrapped up big-money deals, while others are still in the works.

USMNT midfielder Lennard Maloney has joined Mainz from Bundesliga rivals Heidenheim. Maloney, 25, has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at the club through to the summer of 2028. The defensive midfielder spent two-and-a-half seasons at Heidenheim and was part of the side that won promotion to the top flight of German football at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

For the USMNT, these January friendlies are a chance to prove that players based in MLS can be just as good as those plying their trade in Europe.

Costa Rica faces the USA in Orlando under new coach Miguel Herrera, as both CONCACAF rivals field domestic-based squads in this international friendly

The players on that list of Spanish speakers in the USMNT who have been called up or are options for Mauricio Pochettino are: Josh Atencio, Luca De la Torre, Diego Luna, Cade Cowell, Alex Zendejas, Benjamin Cremaschi, Brian Gutierrez, Jesus Ferreira, Diego Kochen, Brandon Vazquez, Ricardo Pepi, Kevin Paredes and Jonathan Gomez.

Mauricio Pochettino has been in charge of the United States national team since September and has recently joked about the prospect of calling up Lionel Messi's sons

Lionel Messi scored a goal, and Inter Miami outlasted the Mexican champions, Club América, in a preseason clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami take on Club América in a preseason clash. Here is the time and how to watch all of the action.