Major League Soccer news covering match results, transfers, standings, MLS Cup, and American professional soccer developments.
FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said MLS could become the second-biggest league globally, possibly the biggest, following the North America World Cup. He defended the tournament's pricing strategy and said Donald Trump will have no role in the event.
This commentary profiles Gary Wright, a longtime Seahawks executive, and argues that his behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in establishing Seattle as a soccer hotbed and securing the city as a host for the FIFA Men's World Cup. It contends that Wright's efforts helped launch the MLS Sounders into a model franchise.
This commentary argues that Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer's career mirrors the growth of soccer in Seattle, from his local roots to leading a top MLS club. It contends that his success and the team's local talent pipeline exemplify the city's soccer culture ahead of the World Cup.
Landon Donovan said MLS is not mature enough to ditch linear TV, citing commissioner Don Garber's admission that the $99 Season Pass was a misstep. MLS and Apple renegotiated in November 2025, scrapping Season Pass and shortening the deal to 2028-29, with all games now free for Apple TV subscribers.
This commentary argues that Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami has transformed soccer in the United States, boosting the profile and popularity of Major League Soccer. It highlights Messi's global appeal and on-field excellence as key drivers, contrasting his introverted personality with the typical superstar persona.