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Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Portland Timbers to kick off the Cascadia Cup.
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HEADLINES

The Herons face an awkward start to the defense of their MLS crown.
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The Florida derby and first all-Canadian clash highlight the second week of MLS.
Ben Steiner|
Lionel Messi did not attend the ceremony to receive the presidential medal of freedom in 2024.
Ben Steiner|
The start of the 2026 season did not go as planned for MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.
Ben Steiner|
Things took an unexpected turn as chaos reigned supreme.
Ben Steiner|
Moving away from MLS Season Pass is so far proving extremely fruitful for the league.
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Inter Miami did not sign their first choice striker to play alongside Lionel Messi in the summer.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Herons will start their journey towards a maiden Concacaf Champions League title in the round of 16.
Roberto Casillas|
The Argentine star spoke in depth about all things Mexican soccer.
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MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

The defending MLS Cup champions kicked off their season in the worst possible fashion.
Amanda Langell|
Joan Laporta has revealed some fascinating details about his fractious relationship with Messi.
Grey Whitebloom|
Casemiro has confirmed that he will leave Man Utd at the end of the current campaign.
Grey Whitebloom|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

Messi’s frustrations were no doubt inspired by events on the pitch.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Herons opened the 2026 MLS season in the worst way possible.
Ben Steiner|
The famous Los Angeles Coliseum was the setting as new ground was broken.
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MLS NEWS

Toronto FC’s new signing could debut in this weekend’s clash against FC Cincinnati.
Ben Steiner|
Messi has already turned down one visit to the White House under the previous regime.
Grey Whitebloom|
The actor behind Ted Lasso’s Dani Rojas could make his professional soccer debut in the coming weeks.
Roberto Casillas|
Red Bull New York and Real Salt Lake have turned to youth at the start of the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|
Darwin Núñez, Elliot Anderson, Alexis Mac Allister and Michael Olise all feature in the gossip.
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The American second division could be moved from its scheduled 2026 start date.
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LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Sandro Tonali, Nico Schlotterbeck, Rodri and Micky van de Ven all feature in the gossip.
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