Chicharito finds his form, Sounders make a statement & more from Week 1
Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle

Chicharito finds his form, Sounders make a statement & more from Week 1

The new season has begun. As is usually the case in MLS, home teams fared pretty well. Nobody, of course, fared better than the Sounders. Let’s start there:
Top 5 surprises of Week 1 in MLS
Voices: Sam Jones

Top 5 surprises of Week 1 in MLS
Team of the Week presented by Audi: CF Montréal shine as 2021 MLS season begins

Team of the Week presented by Audi: CF Montréal shine as 2021 MLS season begins
He's back: Chicharito wins MLS Player of the Week

He's back: Chicharito wins MLS Player of the Week
Vote for AT&T Goal of the Week — MLS Week 1
Goal of the Week

Vote for AT&T Goal of the Week — MLS Week 1
LAFC pay tribute to 3252 vice president Mo Fascio in season opener

LAFC pay tribute to 3252 vice president Mo Fascio in season opener
Robbie Robinson can be "really, really special," says Miami coach Phil Neville

Robbie Robinson can be "really, really special," says Miami coach Phil Neville

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BEST OF MLS WEEK 1
BEST OF MLS WEEK 1
Missed red card in Columbus? Did Alexandre Pato deserve a PK?
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Missed red card in Columbus? Did Alexandre Pato deserve a PK?
Vote for AT&T Goal of the Week — MLS Week 1
Goal of the Week

Vote for AT&T Goal of the Week — MLS Week 1
Breaking down the top moments from Week 1 | The Wrap
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Breaking down the top moments from Week 1 | The Wrap
"My fault": LAFC mistakenly sub off Carlos Vela in season-opener

"My fault": LAFC mistakenly sub off Carlos Vela in season-opener
PK and offside controversy in Miami | You Make the Call
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PK and offside controversy in Miami | You Make the Call
Chicharito's emotional post-game interview
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Chicharito's emotional post-game interview
Watch all the golazos of MLS Week 1
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Watch all the golazos of MLS Week 1
Austin FC fans turn out in force for MLS opener vs. LAFC

Austin FC fans turn out in force for MLS opener vs. LAFC
Saturday takeaways: What we learned from Week 1's action
Voices: Steve Zakuani

Saturday takeaways: What we learned from Week 1's action
GOAL: Caden Clark, NY Red Bulls - 48th minute
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GOAL: Caden Clark, NY Red Bulls - 48th minute
Montréal's Mihailovic challenges critics to "put their money where their mouth is"

Montréal's Mihailovic challenges critics to "put their money where their mouth is"

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MLS VOICES
MLS VOICES
Top 5 surprises of Week 1 in MLS
Voices: Sam Jones

Top 5 surprises of Week 1 in MLS
Saturday takeaways: What we learned from Week 1's action
Voices: Steve Zakuani

Saturday takeaways: What we learned from Week 1's action
Ambitious Austin left disappointed but encouraged by MLS debut
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Ambitious Austin left disappointed but encouraged by MLS debut
East vs. West? Why MLS' conference outlook is unique in 2021
National Writer: Charles Boehm

East vs. West? Why MLS' conference outlook is unique in 2021
Is 2021 the last chance for LAFC's core to chase MLS Cup?
MLS Insider: Tom Bogert

Is 2021 the last chance for LAFC's core to chase MLS Cup?
Newcomers' guide to watching MLS in 2021
Voices: Sam Jones

Newcomers' guide to watching MLS in 2021
Matthew McConaughey's "hundred-year war" for Austin FC is well underway

Matthew McConaughey's "hundred-year war" for Austin FC is well underway
Will FC Cincinnati's Brenner signing lead more Brazilians to MLS?
MLS Insider: Tom Bogert

Will FC Cincinnati's Brenner signing lead more Brazilians to MLS?
PODCASTS
PODCASTS
MLS IS BACK! Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Week 1
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MLS IS BACK! Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Week 1
Why ALL 5 MLS Teams Can Make the CCL Quarterfinals
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Why ALL 5 MLS Teams Can Make the CCL Quarterfinals
Extratime on Ramon Abila Signing
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Extratime on Ramon Abila Signing
Should Orlando Sell Daryl Dike?
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Should Orlando Sell Daryl Dike?
Bruce Arena on the Future of the USMNT
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Bruce Arena on the Future of the USMNT
Hot Takes & BTS with ESPN's Taylor Twellman
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Hot Takes & BTS with ESPN's Taylor Twellman
New Era for Columbus Crew
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New Era for Columbus Crew
What Makes a Team a "Super Club"?
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What Makes a Team a "Super Club"?
Flawless or Lawless: Ranking Alexi Lalas' Most Iconic Looks
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Flawless or Lawless: Ranking Alexi Lalas' Most Iconic Looks
Biggest Fashionista?! Best Chef?! Justin Morrow Pulls Back the Curtain on the Toronto FC Locker Room
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Biggest Fashionista?! Best Chef?! Justin Morrow Pulls Back the Curtain on the Toronto FC Locker Room
VIDEO FEATURES
VIDEO FEATURES
MLS Mic'd Up - Best of Preseason
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MLS Mic'd Up - Best of Preseason
Join the Group Chat and Zarek Valentin to kick off the 2021 MLS Season
58:44

Join the Group Chat and Zarek Valentin to kick off the 2021 MLS Season
Matthew McConaughey on Austin FC's First Season, Bet with Will Ferrell
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Matthew McConaughey on Austin FC's First Season, Bet with Will Ferrell
Top 5 Josef Martinez Goals
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Top 5 Josef Martinez Goals
Support never sleeps
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Support never sleeps
5 things to know about Concacaf Champions League
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5 things to know about Concacaf Champions League
MLS Classics: Remix - Best Goals!
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MLS Classics: Remix - Best Goals!
LEAGUE LEADERS
LEAGUE LEADERS
LEAGUE REPORTS
LEAGUE REPORTS
Player Availability Report
MLS Disciplinary Summary
2021 MLS Trade Tracker
2021 MLS Transactions
MLS Allocation Order and Process
2021 MLS Roster Rules and Regulations
2021 MLS Competition Guidelines
2021 MLS Match Postponement Policy 
2021 MLS Send-Off Review Procedure
LEAGUE INITIATIVES
LEAGUE INITIATIVES

Black History Month

MLS is highlighting voices of the Black community, continuing conversations about systemic racism and injustices.

MLS WORKS Community MVP Program presented by Wells Fargo

MLS WORKS Community MVP Program presented by Wells Fargo
MLS NEXT adds five more clubs ahead of 2021-2022 season

MLS NEXT adds five more clubs ahead of 2021-2022 season
MLS unveils steps to combat racism and increase Black representation

MLS unveils steps to combat racism and increase Black representation
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THE WORD
THE WORD
A league is born: An oral history of the inaugural MLS match

A league is born: An oral history of the inaugural MLS match

EDITOR'S NOTE: This piece originally ran on April 6, 2016.
Project-40: The story of the original MLS youth super team

Project-40: The story of the original MLS youth super team
Landon Donovan's Other Legacy: Challenging the stigma of mental health

Landon Donovan's Other Legacy: Challenging the stigma of mental health
The Originals: Meet the MLS supporters who were there from the start

The Originals: Meet the MLS supporters who were there from the start
Strike Force: The World Cup heroes who helped MLS survive and thrive

Strike Force: The World Cup heroes who helped MLS survive and thrive
Funeral, party, reunion: Scenes from DC United’s "Last Call" at RFK Stadium

Funeral, party, reunion: Scenes from DC United’s "Last Call" at RFK Stadium
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Concacaf Champions League 2021 Quarterfinals schedule confirmed 

Concacaf Champions League 2021 Quarterfinals schedule confirmed 

The schedule for the Quarterfinals of the 2021 Concacaf Champions League has been confirmed, as per a Friday release from Concacaf. The four home-and-away matchups will take place with the first legs on April 27-28, with the second legs taking place May 4-5. After a strong Round of 16, five
Columbus Crew SC vs. Real Estelí - Game Highlights
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Columbus Crew SC vs. Real Estelí - Game Highlights
GOAL: Bradley Wright-Phillips puts it away for Columbus Crew SC
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GOAL: Bradley Wright-Phillips puts it away for Columbus Crew SC
Recap: Columbus Crew 1, Real Esteli 0

Recap: Columbus Crew 1, Real Esteli 0
Columbus balancing CCL mission, MLS season's quick turnaround

Columbus balancing CCL mission, MLS season's quick turnaround
Projected lineups for Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 - April 15

Projected lineups for Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 - April 15
More Competitions
More Competitions
Concacaf Champions League
Leagues Cup
U.S. Open Cup
Canadian Championship
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2021 MLS Jerseys

Check out every team's new kit ahead of the 2021 season!