MLS return brings focus to Berhalter, Son and Messi

19 Jul 2026

MLS resumes with several major storylines, including Gregg Berhalter’s future, Son Heung-min’s goal drought and Lionel Messi’s next steps. The league returns with attention on both form and the summer transfer market. The story is significant because it connects an immediate development with wider sporting consequences, whether on the pitch, in a dressing room, or in the transfer market. The next response from the people and organisations involved will determine how quickly this becomes a settled outcome rather than a developing storyline. For now, the confirmed details provide the clearest guide to what has changed and what should be watched next.