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The number of games each MLS team plays each year varies depending on whether they qualify for the playoffs and how far they advance.
Barnaby Lane|

HEADLINES

Moving away from MLS Season Pass is so far proving extremely fruitful for the league.
Amanda Langell|
The defending MLS Cup champions kicked off their season in the worst possible fashion.
Amanda Langell|
Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|
Messi is still awaiting his first MLS regular-season goal against 11 teams.
Ben Steiner|
Fans will no longer have to pay an extra subscription fee on top of Apple TV.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami’s visit to LAFC headlines the opening weekend.
Ben Steiner|

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|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

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|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

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|
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MLS NEWS

It’s become increasingly clear that dragging this up now is solely for political point-scoring.
Jamie Spencer|
The most important player in LAFC’s history will return to the club he helped rise to prominence.
Roberto Casillas|
Orlando City has been pursuing Griezmann for months.
Sophia Vesely|
The Columbus Crew teammates bet on their own team and personal performances.
Sophia Vesely|
Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min are all set to star in the round of 16.
Ben Steiner|
The former Bundesliga striker has changed the outlook for the San Jose Earthquakes.
Ben Steiner|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Thibaut Courtois set the record straight after Real Madrid’s thumping victory over Manchester City.
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Tom Gott|
Grey Whitebloom|
Jamie Spencer|
Grey Whitebloom|