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The 2026 season will bring some fresh looks—some far better than others.
Ben Steiner|

HEADLINES

Vancouver Whitecaps remain the frontrunner in the Western Conference after their best season in club history.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami will be gunning for back-to-back glory with Lionel Messi leading the charge.
Ben Steiner|
Don Garber said he could “never say never” when asked about the future of MLS following the switch to a winter schedule.
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 could vote on schedule changes as well as a new structure, moving away from conferences.
Ben Steiner|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

Which players have been the best in MLS through the league's first 30 seasons?
Ben Steiner|
Lionel Messi and Anders Dreyer headline the battle for the MLS MVP award.
Ben Steiner|
Fans will require an Apple TV subscription to watch games, but won’t need the MLS Season Pass add-on.
Ben Steiner|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

The 18-team MLS Cup playoffs get underway with the Wild Card games on Oct. 22.
Ben Steiner|
Four teams battle it out for the two remaining MLS Cup playoff positions on Decision Day.
Ben Steiner|
The MLS regular season finale is set to unfold on Saturday, Oct. 18.
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MLS NEWS

These midfield hard-men and tacticians made life miserable for anyone brave enough to face them.
SI FC Staff|
Mexican teams have never hosted matches during Leagues Cup.
Ben Steiner|
The legendary Argentine suffered an injury in Inter Miami’s latest preseason friendly.
Roberto Casillas|
Raphinha, Alexis Mac Allister, Bruno Guimarães, Julián Alvarez, Nico Williams and more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
There’s also a change of plans for supporters hoping to see Messi in Puerto Rico.
Roberto Casillas|
The two icons previously lifted 11 trophies in six seasons playing alongside one another.
Amanda Langell|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Mourinho has been given the perfect stage to stake his claim for a Bernabéu return with this month’s Champions League knockout ties.
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