By Alonso Contreras
Miami has captured the attention of the entire United States as soccer fervor takes center stage. The anticipation is palpable as Messi, alongside his former FC Barcelona comrades – Busquets, Alba, and Suarez – gear up for the upcoming 2024 season, carrying the weighty expectation of clinching prestigious trophies.
Beyond the pitch, the soccer buzz extends off-field, and yesterday, the vibrant city of Miami played host to the eagerly awaited media day. This event serves as a nexus for the league’s premier players and journalists from various media outlets covering the MLS. It provided a platform for reporters to glean insights into the aspirations and plans for the impending 2024 season. The stage was set for an engaging exchange of ideas and expectations.
Among the luminaries present at yesterday’s media day were the following noteworthy players, whose names resonated with fans and journalists alike:
MLS 2024 Media Day – Media Roundtable Schedule*
| Time | Player/Coach |
| 9:40 – 9:50 a.m. | Darlington Nagbe, Columbus Crew |
| 10 – 10:10 a.m. | Dean Smith, Head Coach, Charlotte FC |
| 10:15 – 10:25 a.m. | Ryan Gauld, Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
| 10:35 – 10:45 a.m. | Djordje Mihailovic, Colorado Rapids |
| 10:50 – 11 a.m. | Wilfried Nancy, Head Coach, Columbus Crew |
| 11 a.m. | MLS and Apple Press Briefing |
| 11:40 – 11:50 a.m. | Emil Forsberg, New York Red Bulls |
| 11:50 a.m. – 12 p.m. | John Herdman, Head Coach, Toronto FC |
| 1:40 – 1:50 p.m. | Cucho Hernández, Columbus Crew |
| 1:55 – 2:05 p.m. | Jordan Morris, Seattle Sounders FC |
| 2:15 – 2:25 p.m. | Jesús Ferreira, FC Dallas |
| 2:35 – 2:45 p.m. | Teemu Pukki, Minnesota United FC |
| 3:25 – 3:35 p.m. | Roman Bürki, St. Louis CITY SC |
| 3:35 – 3:45 p.m. | Lucho Acosta, FC Cincinnati |
| 3:45 – 3:55 p.m. | Mathieu Choinière, CF Montréal |
| 4:05 – 4:15 p.m. | Hany Mukhtar, Nashville SC |
| 4:15 – 4:25 p.m. | Gerardo Martino, Head Coach, Inter Miami CF |
| 4:25 – 4:35 p.m. | Giorgos Giakoumakis, Atlanta United |
| 4:45 – 4:55 p.m. | Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami CF |
| 5:05 – 5:15 p.m. | Héctor Herrera, Houston Dynamo FC |
| 5:35 – 5:45 p.m. | Carles Gil, New England Revolution |
The unanimous sentiment echoed through the ranks is that the league is experiencing robust growth, firmly on the path of progress. It’s evident in the daily strides, witnessing various corners of the globe gradually unravel the layers of Major League Soccer, gaining a deeper appreciation for the beautiful game.
2023 MVP Luciano Acosta spoke to the media outlets.
A lot of soccer fans want to know about his American citizenship, and his eagerness to step onto the pitch and represent the national squad USMNT. However, the amusing twist occurred when, amidst banter, he momentarily blanked on his mother tongue, Spanish.