All about Major League Soccer (MLS), its teams and flagship competitions: MLS Cup and Leagues Cup
Seattle Sounders stunned Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final—but the real story was their high press. Here’s how Schmetzer’s tactical trap shut down Messi, Suárez, and Busquets inspired teams to do the same.
Inter Miami leads the MLS Cup 2025 futures odds, but LAFC, Vancouver, and San Diego FC are gaining steam as playoff contenders.
German star surpasses Toni Kroos in trophies and secures Concacaf Champions Cup 2026 spot for Whitecaps
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami fell 5-3 to the Chicago Fire on Tuesday night (Sept. 30) in one of the wildest matches of the MLS regular season finale.
Steve Cherundolo has turned LAFC into a late-season force. With 11 wins in their last 14 October games, history suggests another deep playoff run is coming.
Felipe Martins, veteran of over 300 MLS matches, has begun a new chapter at Harvard Business School, continuing his growth off the pitch with the same mindset that defined his career.
Lionel Messi has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Inter Miami, keeping the Argentine legend in MLS through the 2026 World Cup and the opening of Miami Freedom Park.
Son Heung-min scored three times as LAFC beat Real Salt Lake 4-1 away. The South Korean star now has 5 goals in 6 games with LAFC.
CJ Fodrey scored in the 120th minute to give Austin FC a dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Minnesota United and a spot in the 2025 US Open Cup Final.
In their weekend match on Saturday, the Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy played to a 2–2 draw at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Sounders took an early 2–0 lead, but the Galaxy fought back with two goals to split the points.
German legend delivers 4 goals and 1 assist in just four matches, energizing MLS fans and pushing Vancouver toward a dream season.
Whitecaps dominate semifinal, aim for fourth consecutive title and a spot in the 2025 Concacaf Champions League.
Peter Vermes questioned whether promotion and relegation could ever work in MLS, pointing to billion-dollar franchise investments and America’s playoff-driven sports culture.
Public money on star-driven lines faltered, while sharp plays on undervalued clubs like Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Charlotte paid out.
In our Winners & Losers format, here’s who gained momentum heading into the stretch run—and who needs answers before it’s too late.
The Western Conference race heats up Saturday night as the San Jose Earthquakes host Los Angeles FC at PayPal Park. Kickoff is set for 5:30 PM PT with live coverage on Apple TV – MLS Season Pass.
