Kicker addresses absences of Youssoufa Moukoko and Jonathan Burkardt from German national teams

Javier Mascherano urged his team to "swallow the poison" following their 2-1 defeat to Nashville SC in the second game of the MLS Playoffs at GEODIS Park, emphasizing the need to channel their frustration into the decisive final match of the best-of-three series. The team's focus must shift to overcoming this setback as they prepare for the crucial upcoming game. Want More Context? 🔎

Gerardo "Tata" Martino, the former manager of Atlanta United FC and Inter Miami CF, along with ex-Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese, are leading contenders to take over as manager for Atlanta United FC, as confirmed by multiple sources to ESPN. The team is seeking to fill its managerial vacancy following recent changes in leadership. Want More Context? 🔎

San Diego FC achieved a milestone by winning their first MLS playoff match 2-1 against the Portland Timbers, despite the absence of star player Hirving Lozano, who was sidelined due to a verbal altercation earlier this month. Lozano attended the game with his family but was not part of the 18-man squad, marking a notable moment in the club's brief history. Want More Context? 🔎