Ryan Porteous reflects on his journey from Dalkeith to Los Angeles, life in MLS and his aim to revive his Scotland career before facing North Macedonia in Glasgow on Friday.
The 36-year-old former Ghana captain announced his retirement on 9 November, ending a professional career spanning nearly two decades.
The 2026 MLS Cup playoff schedule has been presented, with 18 teams returning after the November international break and the final set for Dec. 18.
Stephen Welsh has withdrawn from Scotland's squad, with Ryan Porteous replacing him for matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
Lionel Messi scored once and assisted once in Inter Miami's 2-1 away win over New England Revolution, taking his career total contributions to 1,365.
Allan Saint-Maximin was dismissed after a VAR review late in Charlotte FC's 4-0 MLS win over Orlando City at Bank of America Stadium.
Tyrell Malacia told BBC Sport he does not know why he was put into an isolated training group at Manchester United and said the period was tough mentally.
Pitso Mosimane has named a preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for November AFCON qualifiers against Kenya, with Mbekezeli Mbokazi back from injury.
