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

HEADLINES

The Eastern Conference will be extremely competitive in 2026.
Ben Steiner|
Reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami are back from the offseason looking stronger than ever. But the likes of LAFC, Vancouver Whitecaps, San Diego and others will do all they can to derail the Miami juggernaut.
Jon Arnold|
Lionel Messi could see another Inter Miami teammate win the title in 2026.
Ben Steiner|
All 30 MLS teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed, rivalry-filled season.
Amanda Langell|
The fourth decade of MLS kicks off with a stacked roster of superstars.
Ben Steiner|
The 31st edition of MLS could be extremely competitive with a number of sides looking more than capable on paper.
Ben Steiner|

Tracking every MLS club’s total outlay in cash this winter for incoming transfers.
Ben Steiner|
The 2026 season will bring some fresh looks—some far better than others.
Ben Steiner|
All 30 teams have now had a new jersey unveiled this week.
Jamie Spencer|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

Five clubs in Major League Soccer are worth over $1 billion.
Amanda Langell|
Gerardo Martino is reportedly poised to raid his former club.
Grey Whitebloom|
Julián Alvarez, Rodrygo, Andy Robertson, Raphinha, Kobbie Mainoo and more feature in the gossip.
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MLS STATS

Team Leaders

The league looks to align further with Europe while allowing more flexibility for transfers within MLS.
Ben Steiner|
Nearly one-third of MLS teams will have new faces on the touchline to start the 2026 season.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami and the rest of MLS teams are building their rosters ahead of the 2025 season looking to dethrone the LA Galaxy.
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MLS NEWS

Miami defeated D.C. United in front of over 72,000 in Baltimore.
Ben Steiner|
The Argentine soccer star was the highest-paid player in the MLS last season.
Sophia Vesely|
Lionel Messi’s squad visited the President ahead of Saturday’s game against D.C. United.
Sophia Vesely|
The Herons are reportedly interested in adding one of the best players in the world from the past decade.
Roberto Casillas|
Both clubs look for first wins of the season in the Florida derby.
Ben Steiner|
Germán Berterame has been held off the scoresheet in his first two MLS contests.
Ben Steiner|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The 2026 season began without a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Roberto Casillas|
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Roberto Casillas|
Amanda Langell|