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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

A number of Liga MX teams secured stellar reinforcements during the winter for the Clausura 2026.
Roberto Casillas|
The fight for the Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off with 11 matches in the first round.
Ben Steiner|
There are nine MLS teams participating in the 27-club competition.
Ben Steiner|
Liga MX teams have won 19 of the last 20 Concacaf titles.
Ben Steiner|
The league looks to align further with Europe while allowing more flexibility for transfers within MLS.
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|

The American midfielder’s contract with Juventus is set to expire at the end of the season.
Ben Steiner|
Several well-known MLS stars are still seeking a new club for 2026.
Ben Steiner|
Four companies have produced MLS match balls since the league’s 1996 debut.
Ben Steiner|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

Over 500 players answered the survey through the MLS Players Association.
Ben Steiner|
Major League Soccer is set to introduce five divisions in 2027.
Ben Steiner|
Only eight players from Major League Soccer will compete at the continental tournament.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

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|
Inter Miami will be gunning for back-to-back glory with Lionel Messi leading the charge.
Ben Steiner|
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MLS NEWS

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|
The winger’s disciplinary issues have seriously jeopardized his chances of making a third World Cup appearance.
Roberto Casillas|
The 2025 MLS Cup champions will look very different to start 2026.
Ben Steiner|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The Gunners still have a five-point advantage but that could be whittled down by Manchester City.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Tom Gott|
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Tom Gott|
Tom Gott|