The 2025/26 Israel Premier League soccer season is upon us as 14 teams will battle it out on the pitches across the Holy Land for the championship that will be awarded in May.

The Herons came out on top of this MLS vs Liga MX clash. Lionel Messi missed the game due to a minor muscle injury.

With 36 Liga MX and MLS teams playing in Leagues Cup, has the competition become a place for international clubs interested in scouting North America's best players?