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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 31st edition of MLS could be extremely competitive with a number of sides looking more than capable on paper.
Ben Steiner|
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|
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|
The 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and a two-time Defender of the Year are available in free agency.
Ben Steiner|

All 30 MLS teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed, rivalry-filled season.
Amanda Langell|
Cavan Sullivan has yet to post a goal contribution in MLS since his 2024 debut.
Ben Steiner|
The fourth decade of MLS kicks off with a stacked roster of superstars.
Ben Steiner|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

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|
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps both discovered their prospective paths to the final.
Grey Whitebloom|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

Don Garber said he could “never say never” when asked about the future of MLS following the switch to a winter schedule.
Ben Steiner|
An unlikely name leads all players in 2025 Major League Soccer postseason scoring.
Ben Steiner|
A number of players will switch teams during the MLS free agency period.
Roberto Casillas|
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MLS NEWS

The Herons face an awkward start to the defense of their MLS crown.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
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 2026 MLS season will see dozens of players head to the World Cup.
Ben Steiner|
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

Real Madrid enter Saturday’s game as the La Liga leaders.
James Cormack|
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Ben Steiner|
Amanda Langell|
Barnaby Lane|