Roared on by the Kop, Iraola's version of Liverpool is starting to take shape

Andoni Iraola: What Happened

ESPN reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Andoni Iraola, Liverpool, Carabao Cup. Here is how the report opens:

A shootout win, a place in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals, and a roaring Anfield: Liverpool's rebuild under Andoni Iraola is beginning to gather momentum.

It is one of many Soccer stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Soccer and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

• The story: Roared on by the Kop, Iraola's version of Liverpool is starting to take shape
• Who’s involved: Andoni Iraola, Liverpool, Carabao Cup and Roared
• League: Soccer
• First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by ESPN

Background: Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in North America and the highest level of the United States soccer league system. It comprises 30 teams, with 27 in the United States and 3 in Canada, and is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. MLS is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The league is headquartered in New York City.

Text from Wikipedia’s Major League Soccer article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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