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Nearly one-third of MLS teams will have new faces on the touchline to start the 2026 season.
Ben Steiner|

HEADLINES

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|
Some of the biggest stars in MLS stood up to be counted in the first round best-of-three series.
Ben Steiner|
Which players have been the best in MLS through the league's first 30 seasons?
Ben Steiner|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

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|
There were countless highlight moments from across the league’s 15 games to end the regular season.
Ben Steiner|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

The 18-team MLS Cup playoffs get underway with the Wild Card games on Oct. 22.
Ben Steiner|
The Golden Boot race wraps up and Western Conference playoff spots are still up for grabs.
Ben Steiner|
Four teams battle it out for the two remaining MLS Cup playoff positions on Decision Day.
Ben Steiner|
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MLS NEWS

The Illig family are set to sell their majority stake in Sporting Kansas City.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami would likely need to restructure the current roster model to complete the deal for Berterame.
Ben Steiner|
The former Mexico international rejoined the Houston Dynamo on a one-year contract for 2026
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami have enjoyed an aggressive offseason since winning the MLS Cup, but have yet to secure Tristan Blackmon.
Ben Steiner|
Cristian Espinoza signed a deal with Nashville SC which could keep him in Tennessee through 2030.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami had been touted as Werner’s preferred destination.
Tom Gott|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The potential departure of Vinicius Junior would free up the space and capital to bring the No. 9 to Madrid.
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