Nashville really had to grind against Toronto FC this past Saturday, pulling out a 1-0 win at home. The team from the Music City has won six of its last seven league matches, picking up points in 14 of its last 15. Their last defeat in MLS play came all the way back in April.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano will be without stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba vs. FC Cincinnati after MLS opted on Friday to issue each a one-game suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game.

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba have been suspended for Inter Miami's crucial match against FC Cincinnati after missing this week's All-Star Game.

The stars will each get a one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game despite their heavy workload this summer

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The annual MLS All-Star Game is here, and they will take on the Liga MX All-Stars for the fourth time. Last year, the Liga MX All-Stars had their first win after defeating the MLS All-Stars 4-1 in Columbus,