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The defending MLS Cup champions kicked off their season in the worst possible fashion.
Amanda Langell|

HEADLINES

Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Rodrygo, Julián Alvarez and Casemiro all feature in the gossip.
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The Eastern Conference will be extremely competitive in 2026.
Ben Steiner|
Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi are set to clash on MLS opening weekend.
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|
Messi has already vowed to return to Barcelona at some point in the future.
Tom Gott|

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|
The Herons open up their MLS Cup title defense against the Black & Gold in Los Angeles.
Amanda Langell|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

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|
Alexis Mac Allister, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Balde all feature in the gossip.
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MLS STATS

Team Leaders

Tracking every MLS club’s total outlay in cash this winter for incoming transfers.
Ben Steiner|
The 2025 MLS Cup champions will look very different to start 2026.
Ben Steiner|
These midfield hard-men and tacticians made life miserable for anyone brave enough to face them.
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MLS NEWS

The Frenchman could be the next big name to make the move to the United States.
Amanda Langell|
Ricardo Pepi’s broken arm didn’t hold him back from scoring a stellar goal from distance.
Ben Steiner|
Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|
The German legend takes on his first full MLS season after joining the Whitecaps midway through 2025.
Ben Steiner|
The Galaxy kick off the 2026 MLS season against New York City FC on Sunday.
Ben Steiner|
The Loons have not set a debut date for the Colombian superstar.
Ben Steiner|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The 15-time European champions have a one-goal advantage in the all-important tie.
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Jamie Spencer|
James Cormack|
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James Cormack|