The complaint has grown louder in recent years, whether from players, coaches, or fans: Major League Soccer teams play too many games for their own good. Sure, it’s a lot of entertainment, and that’s a big part of what pro sports are supposed to be for the public.

Expansion teams, especially in recent years, offer a near-guaranteed return on investment. With committed infrastructure and a growing fan base, these teams help accelerate the growth of MLS—a relatively young league compared to other top divisions in world soccer—both across North America and beyond.

Major League Soccer doesn't have a promotion and relegation system like most professional soccer leagues. But why?

MLS has always played on a spring-to-fall calendar. But now the league is considering playing like Europe does, from fall to spring with a winter break. There are risks, but potentially huge rewards.

If you have T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile, you can get free Season Pass access for every regular season game. You'll need to sign up for a subscription via the T-Life app on T-Mobile Tuesdays starting Feb. 18. You must have an Apple account, and be sure to redeem the offer by March 4 at 4:59 a.m. ET.

Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge met with reporters Wednesday after the team's practice to talk about the upcoming MLS season.

As part of the qualification criteria for official North American cup competitions during the 2025 and 2026 seasons, Leagues Cup 2025 will feature:

MLS has announced an increase in teams featuring in the U.S. Open Cup and a decrease in Leagues Cup participation for 2025.

Buy-side tool is a “full-featured transaction creation platform” for agents. Plus, Doorify and Canopy MLSs integrate new tech; REdistribute adds board member.

Comcast and Apple have revealed plans to offer all Xfinity customers in the US an integrated viewing experience for MLS Season Pass in time for the start of the

With Brandon Bye and the newly added Damario McIntosh alongside him, Feingold has the chance to turn New England’s right side into an absolute fortress, one that’s tough to crack. Sure, it’s too early to make any sweeping judgments, but the early signs are pretty darn promising.