Messi up for record 3rd MLS MVP award; Sullivan, 17, gets historic nomination
Lionel Messi has been named a finalist for the 2026 MLS MVP award, as he seeks to become the first player to win the prize on three consecutive occasions.
Will MLS teams' regular-season momentum last the two weeks before the playoffs start?
The MLS regular season ended on Saturday, but it will be nearly two weeks before the playoffs begin. It's a long time for a hot team to cool off.
Ex-San Diego FC forward Cédric Bakambu files fair housing lawsuit
Former San Diego FC forward Cédric Bakambu has filed a housing discrimination lawsuit in federal court.
CF Montréal put up for sale by Joey Saputo after 34 years of family ownership
CF Montréal owner Joey Saputo announced Monday that he has initiated the sale of the MLS club his family founded in 1992.
Sporting KC fires Raphael Wicky after last-place finish in West
Sporting Kansas City fired coach Raphael Wicky after one season on Monday, which means the MLS club will have its fourth coach since March 2025 when it begins the league's sprint season in February.
Pierre brothers keep family rivalry alive for USMNT-Haiti Nations League QFs
USMNT's Neil Pierre could potentially see minutes against Haiti in this month's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals.
'The World Cup never really ended': U.S.-based betting sees club soccer wagering rise
Before the World Cup, many wondered if Americans would stick around afterward. Betting data says yes, they did.
Every eliminated MLS team: What worked and what didn't in 2026, what needs improving in 2027?
After every team in MLS is eliminated from postseason contention, ESPN details the best and worst of their seasons, and their priorities for 2027.
LA Galaxy miss playoffs again as Real Salt Lake gets final berth
Sergi Solans and Zach Booth scored early and Real Salt Lake clinched a playoff spot while eliminating the LA Galaxy with a 2-1 Decision Day victory over the Galaxy on Saturday.
Lassiter scores in 3rd minute, Timbers beat Austin 2-0, clinch playoff spot
- Ariel Lassiter opened the scoring in the third minute, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and the Portland Timbers beat Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs.
Kaick, Dallas win 3-1, eliminate Rapids from playoff contention
- Kaick Ferreira, known simply as "Kaick", scored the go-ahead goal in the 88th and FC Dallas beat Colorado 3-1 on Saturday night to eliminati the Rapids from playoff contention.
Messi makes history as 1st back-to-back MLS Golden Boot winner
Lionel Messi has become the first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards after the Inter Miami forward finished the regular season with 26 goals.
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Miami, Argentina in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Brotherly love: Cavan, Quinn Sullivan both score as Philly soars into playoffs
Cavan and Quinn Sullivan became just the third pair of brothers to score for the same club in an MLS match.
Sam Surridge's goals help Nashville break MLS single-season points record (1:36)
Brotherly love! Quinn and Cavan Sullivan combine for a Philadelphia goal (1:20)
Charlotte FC rallies from 3-goal deficit to draw Inter Miami 3-3 in regular-season finale
- Lionel Messi was held scoreless as Inter Miami blew a three-goal halftime lead and drew 3-3 with Charlotte FC on Saturday in its Major League Soccer regular-season finale.
Braian Ojeda scores for Orlando City in 1-0 win over Revolution
- Braian Ojeda scored a goal, Maxime Crépeau had two saves, and Orlando City beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Saturday, the final day of the regular season.
Inter Miami CF vs. Charlotte FC - Game Highlights (1:14)
Nashville breaks Miami's MLS single-season points record
Nashville set a new single-season MLS points record after reaching 77 points with its win over FC Cincinnati on the final day of the regular season.
Who should win 2026 MLS awards: Messi for MVP? Sullivan best young player?
With the MLS regular season coming to an end this weekend, ESPN asked its analysts to make their choices for the league's year-end awards.
Dynamo's Foster earns Bafana recall for AFCON qualifiers
Houston Dynamo striker Lyle Foster, on loan from Burnley, earned a recall to the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of November's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against tournament co-hosts Kenya.
Lewandowski's jersey outselling Messi's since Chicago arrival
Robert Lewandowski's Chicago Fire jersey has been the most popular in MLS since his arrival to the league in June, outselling even Lionel Messi's Miami kit.
MLS Power Rankings: Miami finds its feet with Decision Day coming up
Which teams are in the best position heading into Decision Day? All this and more in the latest edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
Messi rallies Miami to win over Revs to go second in East
Lionel Messi had a second-half assist before scoring the winner as Inter Miami CF came from behind to beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Sunday night.
MLS Standings
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | +46 | 77 |
| Inter Miami CF | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | +21 | 60 |
| New England Revolution | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | +8 | 58 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | +10 | 55 |
| Charlotte FC | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | +15 | 54 |
| Philadelphia Union | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | +14 | 50 |
| Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | +7 | 47 |
| Orlando City SC | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | -15 | 46 |
| FC Cincinnati | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -8 | 46 |
| Red Bull New York | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -14 | 42 |
| New York City FC | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | +4 | 42 |
| Toronto FC | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | -15 | 39 |
| Atlanta United FC | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | -17 | 33 |
| D.C. United | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -22 | 33 |
| CF Montréal | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -32 | 26 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | +40 | 64 |
| FC Dallas | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | +11 | 58 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | +11 | 54 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | +6 | 52 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 51 |
| LAFC | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | +12 | 47 |
| Portland Timbers | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | +1 | 46 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 46 |
| Real Salt Lake | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | +1 | 45 |
| Minnesota United FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -2 | 44 |
| LA Galaxy | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| Colorado Rapids | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -3 | 43 |
| San Diego FC | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -6 | 38 |
| Austin FC | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -23 | 34 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | -41 | 26 |