
American Major League Soccer
- Season:
- 2026
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league representing the sport's highest level in both the United States and Canada. MLS constitutes one of the major professional sports leagues of the United States and Canada. The league is composed of 20 teams—17 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada. The MLS regular season runs from March to October, with each team playing 34 games; the team with the best record is awarded the Supporters' Shield. The post season includes twelve teams competing in the MLS Cup Playoffs through November and December, culminating in the championship game, the MLS Cup. MLS teams also play in other competitions against teams from other divisions and countries, such as the U.S. Open Cup, the Canadian Championship, and the CONCACAF Champions League. MLS is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer). Major League Soccer was founded in 1993 as part of the United States' successful bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The first season took place in 1996 with ten teams. MLS experienced financial and operational struggles in its first few years: The league lost millions of dollars, teams played in mostly empty American football stadiums, and two teams folded in 2002. Since then, MLS has expanded to 20 teams, owners built soccer-specific stadiums, average attendance at MLS matches exceeds that of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL), MLS secured national TV contracts, and the league is now profitable. Instead of operating as an association of independently owned teams, MLS is a single entity in which each team is owned and controlled by the league's investors. The investor-operators control their teams as owners control teams in other leagues, and are commonly (but inaccurately) referred to as the team's owners. The league's closed membership makes it one of the world's few soccer leagues that does not use promotion and relegation, which is uncommon in North America. MLS headquarters are in New York City.
Today's matches
Upcoming fixtures
Standings▾
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 32 |
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 33 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 32 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 31 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 26 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 25 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 24 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 22 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 24 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 21 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | -4 | 22 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 20 |
| 8 | Minnesota United | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 22 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| 9 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 9 | DC United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | -4 | 18 |
| 10 | St. Louis City SC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 19 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 16 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 | CF Montréal | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -9 | 15 |
| 12 | San Diego FC | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 17 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 15 |
| 13 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 16 |
| 13 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -21 | 14 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -12 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -9 | 11 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -23 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | -12 | 7 |
Recent results▾
Recent results
- 2026-07-18LA Galaxy- – -Los Angeles FC
- 2026-07-18Nashville SC1 – 0Atlanta United
- 2026-07-17Seattle Sounders1 – 5Portland Timbers
- 2026-07-17St. Louis City SC3 – 2Sporting Kansas City
- 2026-07-17Chicago Fire- – -Vancouver Whitecaps
- 2026-07-16CF Montréal0 – 0Toronto FC
- 2026-05-25Los Angeles FC1 – 0Seattle Sounders
- 2026-05-24Inter Miami6 – 4Philadelphia Union
- 2026-05-24Columbus Crew2 – 0Atlanta United
- 2026-05-24LA Galaxy1 – 1Houston Dynamo
Latest American Major League Soccer news
MLS
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Birmingham sell defender Kai Wagner back to Philadelphia Union
Alan Rothenberg discusses growth of soccer in the U.S. and MLS prospects
Walsall signs forward Tai Sodje from Buxton on two-year deal
Spain reaches World Cup final after defeating France in semi-final
Besiktas makes offer to Mohamed Salah after Liverpool departure
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Jude Bellingham shares bus driver's World Cup poem after England's exit
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Thomas Tuchel plans for England at Euro 2028 with roster changes
England's World Cup semi-final exit prompts scrutiny of Tuchel's leadership
CF Montréal hosts Inter Miami in MLS fixture next week
Eduard Löwen scores late penalty as St. Louis City tops Sporting KC 3-2
Portland Timbers host FC Dallas in upcoming MLS match
New York Red Bulls host Charlotte FC in upcoming MLS fixture
Columbus Crew hosts FC Cincinnati in upcoming MLS match
Argentina prepares for World Cup final against Spain with projected lineup

Fire-Whitecaps match postponed due to wildfire smoke
MLS returns from World Cup break with Lewandowski and Griezmann signings
NYCFC pursues Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not selling

J.J. Watt criticizes Real Salt Lake for current performance issues
Chicago Fire match postponed due to air quality issues
MLS aims for growth post-World Cup with marketing push and Messi return
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Ticket prices plummet for England vs France World Cup playoff
England prepares to face France in World Cup third-place match
Tepper Sports works on stadium improvements, hosts MLS All-Star Game



































