Search results

The Leagues Cup 2026 knockout field is set and… well, LIGA MX mostly sent the usual suspects and MLS decided to change things up!

Phase One of Leagues Cup 2026 is in the books, leaving just four survivors apiece from MLS and LIGA MX to battle in the tournament’s knockout rounds and continue building towards the Sept. 6 final.

After four MLS teams booked their Leagues Cup quarterfinal spot, attention shifts to Matchday 20 this weekend.

Justin Ellis already idolized Antoine Griezmann long before they took the field together for Orlando City; the Lions’ teenage homegrown has admired the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner’s heroics for France and Atlético Madrid since he was a child.

Copa Tejas takes center stage during Matchday 20 when Austin FC host FC Dallas for Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.

Antoine Griezmann and Orlando City host Evander-led FC Cincinnati for Matchday 20's Walmart Saturday Showdown.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have signed legendary MLS striker Josef Martínez, the club announced Thursday. The former Atlanta United superstar is under contract through the 2026 campaign with an option for the 2027 Sprint Season. The 2018 Landon Donovan MLS MVP recently featured for LIGA MX's Club

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Red Bull New York have transferred midfielder Gustav Berggren to Polish top-flight side Lech Poznań, the club announced Wednesday. The 28-year-old former Swedish international returns to Poland after spending one season with Red Bull, where he recorded three assists in 19 appearances. Berggren began his career

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer The Colorado Rapids have transferred defender Lucas Herrington to English Premier League side Hull City in a club-record deal, the team announced Wednesday. The 18-year-old Australian international departs for the largest outbound fee for a defender in MLS history, reportedly up to $23 million ($17 million

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing CF Montréal have signed forward Alexis Sánchez as a free agent, the club announced Tuesday. The Chilean icon is under contract through the 2027 Sprint Season with an option for 2027-28. He will occupy a Designated Player roster spot. "I am very happy to join CF

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Houston Dynamo FC have acquired left back Marcelo Saracchi from Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors, the club announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old Uruguay international defender is under contract through the 2028-29 campaign with options through 2030-31. Saracchi is vastly experienced, tallying 12 goals and 25 assists in 272

Chicago Fire FC meet reigning LIGA MX champions Cruz Azul on Thursday, with both clubs eyeing a Leagues Cup quarterfinal spot.

Seattle Sounders FC got the result they were desperate for.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The LA Galaxy have signed midfielder Sergi Roberto as a free agent, the club announced Saturday. The former Spain international is under contract through June 2028 with an option for the 2028-2029 season. Roberto enjoyed a 14-year career with Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona, before spending the

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan The LA Galaxy have acquired winger Hirving "Chucky" Lozano in a blockbuster deal with Western Conference rivals San Diego FC, the clubs announced Friday. The Mexican international joins LA on loan through December 2026 with a permanent trade option. He will occupy a Designated Player roster

TRACKER STATUS: Signing Atlanta United have acquired midfielder Mauricio Amaro from Uruguayan top-flight side Defensor Sporting, the club announced Friday. The 21-year-old Uruguayan youth international is under contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30. Amaro will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots. “We’re excited to add

Chicago Fire FC center back Mbekezeli Mbokazi will miss the remainder of the 2026 MLS season after sustaining a thigh tear, head coach Gregg Berhalter announced Thursday. The 20-year-old South Africa international suffered the injury after returning from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he helped Bafana Bafana reach the

The opening week of Leagues Cup 2026 continues on Thursday with more marquee MLS vs. LIGA MX matchups, highlighted by Club América hosting San Diego FC at Estadio Azteca.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Gonzalo Tapia on loan from Brazilian Série A side São Paulo, the club announced Wednesday. Tapia's loan lasts through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season and includes a purchase option. The 24-year-old Chilean international has accumulated 30 goals and 10 assists

As Leagues Cup 2024 champions, the Columbus Crew know a thing or two about what it takes to win this tournament. And they're off to a great start again in 2026.

Leagues Cup is upon us. If you’re new to the competition or just need a reminder, here are four quick reasons to come along for the ride.

What a week in MLS.

All-Star break? What All-Star break?

It’s back, folks.

Leagues Cup is back for its fourth edition, with rivalry-filled matchups between MLS and LIGA MX sides on deck.