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The league looks to align further with Europe while allowing more flexibility for transfers within MLS.
Ben Steiner|

HEADLINES

Inter Miami will be gunning for back-to-back glory with Lionel Messi leading the charge.
Ben Steiner|
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps both discovered their prospective paths to the final.
Grey Whitebloom|
Don Garber said he could “never say never” when asked about the future of MLS following the switch to a winter schedule.
Ben Steiner|
An unlikely name leads all players in 2025 Major League Soccer postseason scoring.
Ben Steiner|
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.
Max Mallow|

MLS Commissioner Don Garber’s current contract expires in 2027.
Roberto Casillas|
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 SCHEDULE

Schedule

MLS could vote on schedule changes as well as a new structure, moving away from conferences.
Ben Steiner|
Some of the biggest stars in MLS stood up to be counted in the first round best-of-three series.
Ben Steiner|
Goalkeepers took center stage in the thrilling penalty shootout at Allianz Field.
Ben Steiner|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

Five of the eight series in the first round will be decided in Game 3 showdowns.
Ben Steiner|
Pochettino has handed out some intriguing recalls for friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay.
Grey Whitebloom|
Which players have been the best in MLS through the league's first 30 seasons?
Ben Steiner|
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MLS NEWS

Martin Ødegaard, Andy Robertson, Erling Haaland, Ferran Torres and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
CONMEBOL’s president has given Inter Miami hope of potential Copa Libertadores participation.
James Cormack|
Harvey Elliott has endured a dismal loan spell with high-flying Aston Villa.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Another American talent is gearing up to make the leap from MLS to Europe.
Amanda Langell|
The Herons kicked off 2026 with a lopsided defeat in Peru.
Amanda Langell|
The 2025 MLS Cup champions are embarking on a South American preseason tour.
Ben Steiner|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The Stars and Stripes only have four more games to prepare for this summer’s tournament.
Ben Steiner|
Amanda Langell|
Grey Whitebloom|
Roberto Casillas|
Amanda Langell|