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TIMBERS
The fourth decade of MLS kicks off with a stacked roster of superstars.
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HEADLINES

Major League Soccer is set to introduce five divisions in 2027.
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The 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and a two-time Defender of the Year are available in free agency.
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Vancouver Whitecaps remain the frontrunner in the Western Conference after their best season in club history.
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Inter Miami will be gunning for back-to-back glory with Lionel Messi leading the charge.
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Don Garber said he could “never say never” when asked about the future of MLS following the switch to a winter schedule.
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An unlikely name leads all players in 2025 Major League Soccer postseason scoring.
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A number of players will switch teams during the MLS free agency period.
Roberto Casillas|
The upcoming season will pause during the summer for the FIFA World Cup.
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MLS Commissioner Don Garber’s current contract expires in 2027.
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MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

MLS could become a more attractive transfer destination once the calendar shifts in 2027–28.
Max Mallow|
The new schedule will come into effect following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ben Steiner|
MLS could vote on schedule changes as well as a new structure, moving away from conferences.
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MLS STATS

Team Leaders

Some of the biggest stars in MLS stood up to be counted in the first round best-of-three series.
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Five of the eight series in the first round will be decided in Game 3 showdowns.
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Which players have been the best in MLS through the league's first 30 seasons?
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MLS NEWS

Cavan Sullivan has yet to post a goal contribution in MLS since his 2024 debut.
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There is still uncertainty about how long the Liverpool legend will remain at Anfield.
Jamie Spencer|
The Herons open up their MLS Cup title defense against the Black & Gold in Los Angeles.
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The 2026 MLS season will see dozens of players head to the World Cup.
Ben Steiner|
The winger’s disciplinary issues have seriously jeopardized his chances of making a third World Cup appearance.
Roberto Casillas|
The 2025 MLS Cup champions will look very different to start 2026.
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LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Sandro Tonali, Julián Alvarez, Marcus Rashford and Antonio Rüdiger all feature in the gossip.
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