Lionel Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or 2026 award Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or 2026 award, it was announced Tuesday. 08 September 2026
Lewandowski vs. Messi: Chicago Fire host Inter Miami in marquee match Global legends clash Wednesday night when Robert Lewandowski and Chicago Fire FC welcome Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF in a marquee match between Eastern Conference elite. 08 September 2026
World Cup to MLS: 12 summer signings you need to know The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is over, and with it came 12 signings who competed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. From new Designated Players to familiar names, here's the full rundown of players who recently helped their country compete on the sport's grandest stage. This follows an 06 September 2026
Transfer Deadline: Who was your club's biggest summer signing? Whether it's signing global superstars or completing intra-league moves, MLS just completed an eventful summer transfer window. Nearly half the league added a new Designated Player, while others found more creative ways to utilize their various roster spots. Whatever the strategy, let's look at each club's biggest signing and how 05 September 2026
National Writer: Charles Boehm Transfer superlatives: Who stands out from the summer window? The 2026 MLS summer transfer window is closed, and the season’s stretch run will unfold in the coming weeks. So, who did the best work to set themselves up for success both now and in the future? We’ve taken a spin through the silly-season chaos and tried to make some 04 September 2026
Matchday 24: Messi's momentum, Vancouver's test & more! The MLS Secondary Transfer Window closed Wednesday night, as teams rushed to complete moves before Matchday 24 this weekend. 04 September 2026
Title contenders? Vancouver Whitecaps & St. Louis CITY seek statement The Western Conference leaders meet MLS's most in-form club when Vancouver Whitecaps FC host St. Louis CITY SC on Saturday evening. 04 September 2026
Transfer Tracker Colorado Rapids acquire Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ Alkmaar TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:Â Signing The Colorado Rapids have acquired winger Ibrahim Sadiq from Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar, the club announced Thursday. The 26-year-old former Ghana youth international is under contract through 2027-28 with an option for 2028-29. Sadiq has spent the previous three seasons with AZ Alkmaar, where he 03 September 2026
Transfer Tracker Portland Timbers acquire Joel Waterman from Chicago Fire TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - POR receive:Â Joel Waterman - CHI receive: Up to $200k GAM, sell-on % The Portland Timbers have acquired defender Joel Waterman from Chicago Fire FC, the clubs announced Thursday. In exchange for the 30-year-old Canadian international, Chicago receive up to $200,000 in General Allocation Money 03 September 2026
MLS NEXT kicks off 2026-27 season developing future stars The 2026-27 MLS NEXT season begins this weekend, marking the youth platform's seventh campaign and continuing its track record of developing top professional and collegiate soccer players. Since launching in 2020, MLS NEXT has become a foundational part of the North American soccer ecosystem, bringing together top clubs, coaches and 03 September 2026
Transfer Tracker San Diego FC sign striker Cédric Bakambu TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing San Diego FC have signed striker Cédric Bakambu through the 2026 MLS season with options through 2027-28, the club announced Thursday. The 35-year-old was a free agent after last playing for LaLiga side Real Betis. He represented DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting 03 September 2026
Transfer Tracker Portland Timbers transfer Kevin Kelsy to Rangers FC TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer The Portland Timbers have transferred striker Kevin Kelsy to Scottish Premiership powerhouse Rangers FC, the club announced Thursday. The 22-year-old Venezuelan international departs for a club-record fee of reportedly $13 million, plus add-ons and a sell-on percentage. Kelsy was Portland's leading scorer this season with 9g/4a 03 September 2026
Transfer Tracker New England Revolution sign Joshua Wynder on loan from Benfica TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The New England Revolution have acquired defender Joshua Wynder on loan from Portuguese giants SL Benfica through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, the club announced Thursday. To complete the deal, New England sent Nashville SC $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) for Wynder's Discovery Priority 03 September 2026
Transfer Tracker Houston Dynamo acquire Lyle Foster from Burnley TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Houston Dynamo FC have acquired striker Lyle Foster on loan from EFL Championship side Burnley FC, the club announced Thursday. The 26-year-old South African international's loan lasts through June 2027 and includes a purchase option. He spent last season in the Premier League with Burnley, and 03 September 2026
MLS NEXT Kicks Off Seventh Season Developing the Next Generation of Stars 2026-27 MLS NEXT Season to feature increased opportunity for rising stars to compete against elite competition Expanded events to draw more than 35,000 players and hundreds of professional and collegiate scouts this season 03 September 2026
Transfer Tracker Austin FC acquire Chris Applewhite on loan from Nashville SC TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:Â Loan - ATX receive:Â Chris Applewhite - NSH receive: $50k GAM Austin FC have acquired defender Chris Applewhite on loan from Nashville SC, the clubs announced Wednesday. The 19-year-old US youth international's loan is through June 2027 and includes a purchase option. In exchange, Nashville receive $50,000 02 September 2026
Transfer Tracker Seattle Sounders loan Osaze De Rosario to Danish club TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Seattle Sounders FC have loaned forward Osaze De Rosario to Danish Superliga side Sønderjyske Fodbold, the club announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old Guyana international's deal lasts through June 2027 and includes a purchase option “When this came up, we sat down with Osaze and after a good 01 September 2026
Transfer Tracker San Diego FC transfer Luca Bombino to Stoke City TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer San Diego FC have transferred defender Luca Bombino to EFL Championship side Stoke City, the club announced Tuesday. The 20-year-old US youth international departs for a reported $5 million fee, and San Diego retain a sell-on percentage. "This transfer represents the kind of long-term, player-focused development 01 September 2026
National Writer: Charles Boehm USMNT future arrives in Red Bull New York vs. Philadelphia Union Several of MLS's top young talents will step into the spotlight at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night as Red Bull New York host their I-95 rivals the Philadelphia Union, headlined by rising homegrown stars Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre, Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti (7:30 pm ET | Apple TV). 28 August 2026
Inter Miami name Kily González head coach Inter Miami CF have named Cristian 'Kily' González as their new head coach, the club announced Thursday The 52-year-old former Argentine international officially replaces his ex-Albiceleste teammate Javier Mascherano, who departed the club in April. The Herons had been led by Guillermo Hoyos, who will remain in charge of the 28 August 2026
Transfer Tracker Red Bull New York sign Julian Hall to contract extension TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:Â Extension Red Bull New York have signed homegrown forward Julian Hall to a contract extension through the 2029-30 MLS season, the club announced Thursday. Hall will now occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot. At 18 years and 156 days, he's the youngest American U22 Initiative signing in 27 August 2026
Paxten Aaronson vs. Diego Luna: Rocky Mountain Cup rivalry heats up The 2026 Rocky Mountain Cup is set to be awarded when the Colorado Rapids host rivals Real Salt Lake for Matchday 23's Walmart Saturday Showdown. 27 August 2026
St. Louis CITY vs. FC Dallas: What to know for Sunday Night Soccer Western Conference contenders meet when surging St. Louis CITY SC host Petar Musa-led FC Dallas in Matchday 23's edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire. 27 August 2026
Transfer Tracker Sporting Kansas City acquire Owen Wolff from Austin FC TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - SKC receive: Owen Wolff - ATX receive: Up to $7.6 million, sell-on % 26 August 2026
Voices: Joseph Lowery What We Learned: Griezmann elevates Orlando, Atlanta welcome Embolo Matchday 22 is in the books. 24 August 2026