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MLS Season Nears End: Playoffs Loom, Legends Retire Amid Political and Business News

As Major League Soccer heads towards its Decision Day on October 18th, playoff battles intensify in both conferences. In the East, Philadelphia Union, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF, Charlotte FC and New York City FC have secured their spots, while other teams scramble for the remaining positions. The Western Conference sees a tight race with six teams vying for playoff contention.

This season also marks the end of an era as legendary players retire. Inter Miami sees Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, former FC Barcelona stars who helped bring the Leagues Cup and Supporters Shield to Miami, hanging up their cleats. Darlington Nagbe, a four-time MLS Cup winner with multiple clubs and a Gold Cup winner with the USMNT, will also retire at the end of the 2025 season leaving behind a legacy after a long career started in 2011, marking significant losses for their respective teams and the league as a whole.

Beyond the field, the political landscape is also shifting. News regarding Anduril possibly going the route of IPOCuomo, which is facing allegations, indicate an unpredictable future for the company.

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