For Edition 71, MLS is officially back this weekend, get ready for a new season filled with fresh narratives and renewed ambition. Off the pitch, Savy King shared a powerful reflection on her recent medical emergency during her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Carmelo Anthony made his move into the soccer space with investments tied to D.C. United, MLS NEXT Pro, and a new stadium vision in Baltimore. Jon Bell linked with Saudade House to explore intention, style, and mindset through the lens of the game. And with February events stacking up fast, the culture around soccer is moving just as quickly as the action on it.
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ON THE PITCH
MLS is Back!
Credit: MLS
Who wins this weekend?
Major League Soccer is back this weekend. Kicking off on Saturday, February 21st at 2:30 pm with St. Louis SC vs Charlotte FC. You won’t want to miss the biggest showdown of the day with Son Heung-min’s LAFC taking on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
All games this season are available with an Apple TV subscription and no longer require an MLS Pass anymore.
MORE ON THE PITCH
Major League Soccer announced that during the holy month of Ramadan, matches may include a brief pause to allow players and match officials observing the fast to break it at sunset with hydration and light food as needed.
THE LIFE
Savy King on the Jennifer Hudson Show
At just 20 years old, Savy underwent emergency open-heart surgery after suffering a sudden cardiac event on the field in front of her parents and teammates. Now back to playing the game she loves, Savy reflects on gratitude, resilience, and why she’s using her platform to raise awareness through the Savy Kings of Hearts initiative, encouraging everyone to learn CPR and recognize the signs of cardiac emergencies.
MOVES
Carmelo Anthony invests in DC United, MLS Next Pro team, and stadium project in Baltimore
Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony is stepping into team ownership, backing D.C. United’s proposed $238 million stadium development in his hometown of Baltimore that would host the club’s MLS Next Pro team, a USL Super League women’s side, and a second youth academy, alongside a housing component, with construction targeted for 2027 pending public-private funding approval.
MORE MOVES
U.S. Soccer Federation and global soccer platform OneFootball have announced a new collaboration that will bring expanded content and access for fans of both the United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) and United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT). Through this partnership, supporters around the world will soon be able to follow official team profiles with video, editorial, and social-first content helping grow the reach of U.S. Soccer’s national teams as they compete on the global stage in high-profile events like the 2026 and 2027 World Cups.
STYLE
Jon Bell, Saudade House, and the Art of Playing With Intention
Credit: Jared Soares
Jon Bell moves with intention, whether he’s anchoring Austin FC’s back line or curating a fit off the pitch. In his latest shoot with Saudade House, the Jamaica international opens up about how art and fashion shape his mindset, influence his presence, and sharpen the way he sees the game.
EVENTS
Upcoming Events for February
ATLANTA
Atlanta United FC Season Opener Watch Party at The Interlock
Player 99 & The Gathering Spot
February 21 | 3pm - 7pm
Retreat at The Gathering Spot
1115 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Forty-One Premier League Pull Up: North London Derby
February 22 | 11a - 2p
The Beverly Sports Bar
790 Glenwood Ave SE Ste 260, Atlanta, GA
Free Entry
LOS ANGELES
The Penya After Party
February 22 | 5p - 9p
557 E Pico Blvd. Los Angeles
Free Entry
Ligue Of Nations
February 27 | 11:59am - 5am
Location TBA
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