Playoffs Kick Off, Messi Til 2028, Clásico Countdown — ATLUTD Academy Live Tomorrow: Morning Espresso, 10.24

The MLS Cup Playoffs kick off tonight in Ft. Lauderdale as the 2025 postseason begins its best-of-three first round. Philadelphia enters as Supporters’ Shield winners and title favorites, while Messi and Inter Miami headline the chase for glory. Speaking of the GOAT — he’s staying put. Lionel Messi has officially signed a new deal through 2028, keeping his Miami story rolling right into the opening of Freedom Park.

We’ll also look ahead to Sunday’s El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, as Kylian Mbappé and Xabi Alonso’s side look to flip last year’s script. Plus: four Atlanta United academy standouts earn U.S. U-16 national team call-ups, and we’ll have live commentary on the ATLUTD U-18 and U-16 matches Saturday morning starting 10 a.m. ET on atlutd.com/live and the club’s social channels.

The postseason is here. The GOAT’s still driving headlines. And Atlanta’s next generation takes the spotlight.