On the one hand, what this means is that MLS is not, by any reasonable definition of the word, a professional soccer league while Messi is playing in it. It is Messi’s version of the Eras Tour, where he goes from city to city playing the hits to rapturous crowds.

FC Cincinnati remains undefeated at home after its 3-1 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday. The Orange and Blue now sit 8 points above second place New England in the Supporters’ Shield standings going into the Leagues Cup break

FC Cincinnati came from behind to get all three points in a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls in New Jersey on Wednesday. This was FCC’s first come from behind win in the MLS era.

FC Cincinnati came from behind to secure a point on the road in its 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC on Saturday. Thanks to some other results going its way this matchday, the Orange and Blue now have a 7 point lead over second place St. Louis in the Supporters’ Shield standings

To join the hype between the Eras Tour and FC Cincinnati, I gave each player on the roster a Taylor Swift song. As many of her songs are break up songs, it’s important not to read too much into it. I am not ready to break up with anyone on FCC.

FC Cincinnati remain perfect at home following their 3-0 victory over Toronto FC, despite missing several key players due to international call-ups and injuries. The win keeps FCC 8 points ahead of second place Nashville SC in the Supporters’ Shield standings.

If ever there was a match this season that the FC Cincinnati fanbase could understand losing it was last night’s match. A depleted backline and key starters in the spine of this team meant it was all set up for a few defensive errors vs two of the highest paid players in MLS history. And yet.

FC Cincinnati's latest signing, Designed Player Aaron Boupendza, has a habit of backflipping when celebrating his goals. We had to put our favorites together in one fantastic compilation.

Within an hour of the announcement that a group of former FC Cincinnati players were participating in a 7v7 tournament in Cary, North Carolina I was looking up flights. As a true FC fan, I will go to my grave clutching the sweet, sweet, memories of our USL salad days.

FC Cincinnati drew the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-1 on Saturday to finish out a grueling stretch of 10 games in 35 days. The draw allows FCC to keep their 8 point lead in the Supporter Shield standings over second place Nashville.

FC Cincinnati are moving on to the Semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup after its 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. With the win, FCC remains perfect at home through all competitions and advances to their second Open Cup semifinal in club history.

As promised, The Post is back with part two of its review of the collective bargaining agreement between MLS referees and Professional Referee Organization, Inc., the company that employs those referees.

FC Cincinnati remain perfect at home after their 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday. FCC are the first team in MLS history to reach 39 points in their first 16 games of a season.

We here at The Post noticed that power rankings were driving clicks, engagement, and general “buzz”, and we couldn’t not get in on this action. So following a topsy-turvy week, here are where the teams stand in the official The Post Power Rankings:

Basic things like how PRO referees are paid, perks of the job, and how they are evaluated is held behind a veil of secrecy.

Until now.

FC Cincinnati defeated NYCFC 3-1 in a yellow card filled affair in Yankee Stadium on Wednesday. With the win, FCC now have the most points (36) through the first 15 games of an MLS season ever in the history of the league, excluding the shootout era.

As FC Cincinnati continues to establish itself in the MLS, the rivalry with the New York Red Bulls serves as a measuring stick for their growth and progress. These encounters continue to create unforgettable moments that should forever be etched in the minds of fans

Back in March, I emailed every MLS team to ask if they provided free period products in their restrooms. I also looked on their websites to see if anyone listed this (no one does), but I learned a lot about what other restroom accommodations teams offer.