Jonathan Sigal

Jonathan Sigal is a columnist for MLSSoccer.com, covering Major League Soccer news and analysis. He has been writing about soccer for various publications since 2013, with a focus on MLS and the U.S. men's and women's national teams. His work has appeared in The Guardian, ESPN FC, FourFourTwo, and Sports Illustrated among others. Sigal is known for his unique perspective on the sport and his ability to provide insightful commentary on the latest developments in MLS.

Biography:  https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/topics/columnist-jonathan-sigal/

52%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

81%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that Inter Miami earned their Leagues Cup 2023 title by defeating LAFC shortly after raising it.
  • The author mentions that Inter Miami earned a 3-1 regular-season win over LAFC shortly after raising their Leagues Cup 2023 title.
  • The author uses the phrase 'Messi Mania'.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

87%

Examples:

  • Inter Miami coach Tata Martino credited the tie to 'the genius of Leo.'
  • Inter Miami's superstars performed exceptionally at Levi's Stadium.
  • Messi was largely quiet for most of the game but scored a goal in second-half stoppage time to cancel out Dejan Joveljic's goal and salvage a draw for his team
  • The last time Messi Mania descended on Hollywood, Inter Miami earned a 3-1 regular-season win over LAFC shortly after raising their Leagues Cup 2023 title.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Messi Mania is descending on Hollywood
  • The stars came out in abundance for that match, and they’re expected to yet again on opening weekend.

Recent Articles

Lionel Messi Breaks MLS Records with 5 Assists and 6-Goal Performance in Inter Miami's Victory

Lionel Messi Breaks MLS Records with 5 Assists and 6-Goal Performance in Inter Miami's Victory

Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024 Lionel Messi broke two Major League Soccer records with five assists and a goal in Inter Miami's 6-2 victory over the New York Red Bulls, setting up hat tricks for Luis Suárez and Matías Rojas.
Messi's Late Goal Saves Inter Miami in 1-1 Draw Against LA Galaxy

Messi's Late Goal Saves Inter Miami in 1-1 Draw Against LA Galaxy

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 Lionel Messi scored a late goal to salvage a 1-1 draw for Inter Miami against the LA Galaxy in his first game with the team. The former Barcelona star was largely quieted by the Galaxy, who kept him from making an impact until stoppage time. David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami and former Galaxy star, watched from a loading dock as he avoided seeing his own statue at Dignity Health Sports Park.