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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|

HEADLINES

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.
Ben Steiner|
Several well-known MLS stars are still seeking a new club for 2026.
Ben Steiner|
Wilfried Nancy sunk to new depths during a brief but ruinous spell at Celtic.
Grey Whitebloom|
Four companies have produced MLS match balls since the league’s 1996 debut.
Ben Steiner|

Over 500 players answered the survey through the MLS Players Association.
Ben Steiner|
Every MLS club is expected to have at least one new kit for the league's 31st season in 2026.
Ben Steiner|
Major League Soccer is set to introduce five divisions in 2027.
Ben Steiner|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

The veteran has run out of time at Old Trafford.
Ben Steiner|
The 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and a two-time Defender of the Year are available in free agency.
Ben Steiner|
Every team will need to make some shifts heading into the new year, even the highly flawed MLS Cup champions.
Ben Steiner|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

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|
Three Major League Soccer stars were nominated after breaking through at the Gold Cup.
Max Mallow|
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MLS NEWS

Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi are set to clash on MLS opening weekend.
Ben Steiner|
All 30 MLS teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed, rivalry-filled season.
Amanda Langell|
The Herons face an awkward start to the defense of their MLS crown.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Cavan Sullivan has yet to post a goal contribution in MLS since his 2024 debut.
Ben Steiner|
There is still uncertainty about how long the Liverpool legend will remain at Anfield.
Jamie Spencer|
The Herons open up their MLS Cup title defense against the Black & Gold in Los Angeles.
Amanda Langell|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The Gunners need to reinvigorate their title charge after a blip in results.
James Cormack|
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Ewan Ross-Murray|
James Cormack|
Ewan Ross-Murray|