Why MLS is changing to summer-spring schedule with a winter break
MLS will soon adopt a schedule that will run from the summer through the spring, but how will the league manage matches in frigid winters?
MLS switching schedule to align with world soccer
The MLS board of governors voted Thursday to align with the international soccer calendar by shifting the regular season to a summer-to-spring campaign, beginning in 2027.
Apple scrapping MLS Season Pass service in '26
Fans of Major League Soccer will no longer need an Apple TV Season Pass to watch matches in the 2026 season, sources told ESPN.
Messi's Barcelona return 'more likely' a tribute game (1:15)
Fans surround Argentina bus to watch Messi train (2:24)
Barça chief: Lionel Messi return 'not realistic'
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Lionel Messi returning to the club as a player is "not realistic" after the Inter Miami star's surprise appearance at Spotify Camp Nou this week.
Has Messi's visit to the Camp Nou damaged the Barcelona board's reputation? (2:10)
MLS executive Albrecht to be USA Gymnastics prez
USA Gymnastics has tabbed Kyle Albrecht, an executive at Major League Soccer, as its next president and CEO.
Messi: Sudden Barça exit 'not how I imagined it'
IInter Miami star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to return to live in Barcelona in the future, explaining that his sudden departure from the LaLiga club in 2021 was not how he had imagined leaving.
Will Lionel Messi and Barcelona have a 'special' reunion? (1:14)
Messi hints at Barça return? 'I hope one day'
Lionel Messi has said he hopes to return to Spotify Camp Nou for the goodbye he "never got" as a player after visiting the revamped stadium for the first time on Sunday.
San Diego FC vs. Portland Timbers - Game Highlights (1:14)
San Diego trounces Portland, moves on in playoffs
Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino scored two goals each to help San Diego FC beat the Portland Timbers 4-0 on Sunday night and win their best-of-3 first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs.
MLS Cup playoffs Round 1 talking points: Messi, favorites move on
Were there any upsets in Round 1 of the MLS Cup playoffs? Not really, but that didn't mean the best-of-three series were short on drama.
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami in 2025
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the Lionel Messi's performances.
Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC - Game Highlights (0:58)
Messi's brace leads Miami to 1st playoff series win
Lionel Messi's first-half brace propelled Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Nashville SC to advance in the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.
Nicolás Fernández scores stunning solo goal as NYCFC advance (0:58)
Miami's Mascherano: Suárez ban: 'very strange'
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano on Friday called the decision to ban Luis Suárez for their final game in the Round 1 MLS playoff best-of-three series against Nashville "very strange."
Should Messi skip Argentina duty to focus on Inter Miami's MLS Cup run? (1:40)
Philadelphia's Carnell wins MLS coach of year
Philadelphia Union manager Bradley Carnell has won the 2025 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year award, the league announced on Thursday.
Lionel Messi admits he hasn't 'worried' about his legacy (1:21)
Will Inter Miami cope without Luis Suárez in final game vs. Nashville SC? (1:07)
Pochettino 'missing' PL, eyes return after USMNT
United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he is "missing" the Premier League and plans to return to return to England.
'Honored' Messi awarded key to the city of Miami
Lionel Messi received the key to the city of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez on Wednesday night after speaking at the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center.
MLS Table
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | +22 | 66 |
| FC Cincinnati | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | +12 | 65 |
| Inter Miami CF | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | +26 | 65 |
| Charlotte FC | 34 | 19 | 2 | 13 | +9 | 59 |
| New York City FC | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | +6 | 56 |
| Nashville SC | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | +13 | 54 |
| Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 54 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +8 | 53 |
| Orlando City SC | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | +12 | 53 |
| New York Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | +1 | 43 |
| New England Revolution | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 36 |
| Toronto FC | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | -7 | 32 |
| CF Montréal | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -26 | 28 |
| Atlanta United FC | 34 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -25 | 28 |
| D.C. United | 34 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -36 | 26 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| San Diego FC | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | +23 | 63 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | +28 | 63 |
| LAFC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | +25 | 60 |
| Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | +17 | 58 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | +10 | 55 |
| Austin FC | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | -8 | 47 |
| FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -3 | 44 |
| Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -11 | 41 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -3 | 41 |
| Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -12 | 41 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -13 | 37 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -14 | 32 |
| LA Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -20 | 30 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -24 | 28 |