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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.

Lionel Messi could see another Inter Miami teammate win the title in 2026.

All 30 MLS teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed, rivalry-filled season.

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

The fourth decade of MLS kicks off with a stacked roster of superstars.

The 31st edition of MLS could be extremely competitive with a number of sides looking more than capable on paper.

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The Florida derby and first all-Canadian clash highlight the second week of MLS.

The start of the 2026 season did not go as planned for MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.

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Moving away from MLS Season Pass is so far proving extremely fruitful for the league.

Inter Miami did not sign their first choice striker to play alongside Lionel Messi in the summer.

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

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The famous Los Angeles Coliseum was the setting as new ground was broken.

Messi is still awaiting his first MLS regular-season goal against 11 teams.

Fans will no longer have to pay an extra subscription fee on top of Apple TV.

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The Columbus Crew teammates bet on their own team and personal performances.

Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min are all set to star in the round of 16.

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

Matchday 3 of the 2026 season saw 39 goals fly in—but three defenses are yet to be breached.

The former Bundesliga striker has changed the outlook for the San Jose Earthquakes.

The 2025 MLS Cup runner-up picked up a 4–1 win over the Portland Timbers to start the 2026 Cascadia Cup.

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