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

All 30 MLS teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed, rivalry-filled season.
Amanda Langell|
The 2026 MLS season will see dozens of players head to the World Cup.
Ben Steiner|
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|
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|

All 30 teams have now had a new jersey unveiled this week.
Jamie Spencer|
Cristiano Ronaldo is at war with Al Nassr and the Saudi Pro League.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The fight for the Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off with 11 matches in the first round.
Ben Steiner|
MLS SCHEDULE

Schedule

The Vancouver Whitecaps situation in their market has reached concerning levels ahead of the 2026 season.
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|
MLS STATS

Team Leaders

The Polish striker is not expected to renew his contract with Barcelona beyond this season.
Ben Steiner|
The league looks to align further with Europe while allowing more flexibility for transfers within MLS.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami have enjoyed an aggressive offseason since winning the MLS Cup, but have yet to secure Tristan Blackmon.
Ben Steiner|
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MLS NEWS

The 2025–26 season has been a bruising one for MLS favorites in Europe.
Tom Gott|
The Frenchman could be the next big name to make the move to the United States.
Amanda Langell|
Joan Laporta has revealed some fascinating details about his fractious relationship with Messi.
Grey Whitebloom|
Casemiro has confirmed that he will leave Man Utd at the end of the current campaign.
Grey Whitebloom|
Messi’s frustrations were no doubt inspired by events on the pitch.
Grey Whitebloom|
Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Gabriel came under scrutiny for winning a soft foul when Randal Kolo Muani put the ball in Arsenal’s net for a second time on Sunday.
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Tom Gott|
James Cormack|
Roberto Casillas|
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