Messi, Giakoumakis & more: Who shined in the October international window?

Messi, Giakoumakis & more: Who shined in the October international window?

With the October 2023 international window in the rearview, MLS players now return before Saturday's Decision Day bonanza ends the regular season. A few players are feeling extra confident after standout performances, particularly in 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Euro 2024 qualifiers and Concacaf Nations League. Let's spotlight them.
Team of the Matchday: Five Western Conference teams clinch playoffs in Matchday 36
Team of the Matchday

Team of the Matchday: Five Western Conference teams clinch playoffs in Matchday 36
Team of the Matchday: LAFC, Minnesota United win big in Matchday 25
Team of the Matchday

Team of the Matchday: LAFC, Minnesota United win big in Matchday 25
Xherdan Shaqiri! Chicago Fire star scores vintage golazo 

Xherdan Shaqiri! Chicago Fire star scores vintage golazo 
Shaqiri, Insigne & Chicharito: MLSPA releases 2023 player salaries guide

Shaqiri, Insigne & Chicharito: MLSPA releases 2023 player salaries guide
Team of the Matchday: Rivalry Week brings out best in Kansas City, Montréal
Team of the Matchday

Team of the Matchday: Rivalry Week brings out best in Kansas City, Montréal
Team of the Matchday: Rivalry Week brings out best in Kansas City, Montréal
Team of the Matchday

Team of the Matchday: Rivalry Week brings out best in Kansas City, Montréal
Xherdan Shaqiri joins Messi, Ronaldo in elite World Cup class

Xherdan Shaqiri joins Messi, Ronaldo in elite World Cup class
World Cup: Chicago Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri guides Switzerland's win over Cameroon 

World Cup: Chicago Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri guides Switzerland's win over Cameroon 
World Cup: Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri makes Switzerland roster

World Cup: Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri makes Switzerland roster
Xherdan Shaqiri: Switzerland are among "underdogs" at World Cup

Xherdan Shaqiri: Switzerland are among "underdogs" at World Cup
Bale, Insigne & Herrera: MLSPA releases updated 2022 player salaries guide

Bale, Insigne & Herrera: MLSPA releases updated 2022 player salaries guide
Pre-World Cup window: Who were key performers from MLS clubs?

Pre-World Cup window: Who were key performers from MLS clubs?
Team of the Week presented by Audi: RBNY youngsters, Toronto’s stars highlight Week 22

Team of the Week presented by Audi: RBNY youngsters, Toronto’s stars highlight Week 22
Team of the Week presented by Audi: Austin FC dominate lineup in Week 12

Team of the Week presented by Audi: Austin FC dominate lineup in Week 12
Deja vu for Chicago Fire's Xherdan Shaqiri, Switzerland at 2022 World Cup draw
MLS Insider: Tom Bogert

Deja vu for Chicago Fire's Xherdan Shaqiri, Switzerland at 2022 World Cup draw
Xherdan Shaqiri & Kacper Przybylko breakout game keeps Chicago Fire FC surging

Xherdan Shaqiri & Kacper Przybylko breakout game keeps Chicago Fire FC surging
Way-too-early 2022 MLS MVP candidates sorted by tier
Voices: Andrew Wiebe

Way-too-early 2022 MLS MVP candidates sorted by tier
Next objective for Chicago Fire FC? More touches for Xherdan Shaqiri

Next objective for Chicago Fire FC? More touches for Xherdan Shaqiri
Xherdan Shaqiri: Can Swiss star "bring the glory" back to Chicago Fire FC?
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Xherdan Shaqiri: Can Swiss star "bring the glory" back to Chicago Fire FC?
Get ready! Top 10 most exciting MLS players to watch in 2022
Voices: Charlie Davies

Get ready! Top 10 most exciting MLS players to watch in 2022
"We lacked winners": Swiss star Xherdan Shaqiri to lead Chicago Fire FC's revamp
MLS Insider: Tom Bogert

"We lacked winners": Swiss star Xherdan Shaqiri to lead Chicago Fire FC's revamp
Each MLS team's most important player for the 2022 season
Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle

Each MLS team's most important player for the 2022 season
Ezra Hendrickson hails Chicago Fire’s capture of “game-changer” Xherdan Shaqiri
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Ezra Hendrickson hails Chicago Fire’s capture of “game-changer” Xherdan Shaqiri