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

HEADLINES

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|
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|
The winger’s disciplinary issues have seriously jeopardized his chances of making a third World Cup appearance.
Roberto Casillas|
Tracking every MLS club’s total outlay in cash this winter for incoming transfers.
Ben Steiner|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

The 2026 season will bring some fresh looks—some far better than others.
Ben Steiner|
Five clubs in Major League Soccer are worth over $1 billion.
Amanda Langell|
Major League Soccer revealed new jerseys for 17 clubs ahead of the 2026 season.
Jamie Spencer|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

Turmoil at Al Nassr could result in Cristiano Ronaldo looking for a new club in the near future.
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|
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MLS NEWS

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 forward’s form with San Diego FC brought him back into the Mexico national team picture.
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|

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