LAFC promotes No. 2 Dos Santos to head coach
LAFC promoted longtime assistant Marc Dos Santos to replace Steve Cherundolo as head coach.
USMNT draws Paraguay, Australia at World Cup
The United States will face Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a UEFA playoff featuring Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
MLS Cup in Miami is all about Messi. Can Müller, Vancouver crash the party?
It's fitting that MLS Cup takes place on the same weekend as Miami's art fair, as old masters Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller prepare to face off.
Lionel Messi: I surprised about the passion for soccer in the United States (1:19)
How MLS keeps getting better beyond Messi's magic -- but no one seems to care
You'd never know it from the lack of fanfare around MLS, but the league has steadily gotten better over the years, and Messi's MLS Cup might be its best yet.
Luis Suárez: MLS Cup final will be my last game (2:11)
Garber softens on MLS pro/rel: 'Never say never'
MLS commissioner Don Garber won't rule out adopting relegation and promotion while making clear such a decision is years or decades away.
Lloris signs contract extension to extend LAFC stay
Veteran French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is staying at LAFC after agreeing to a contract extension through the 2026 season with an option for 2027.
Müller ready for 'perfect final' with Miami, Messi
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Thomas Müller said the MLS Cup on Dec. 6 against Inter Miami is the perfect final, emphasizing the playing styles of both teams will make for an exciting matchup.
'Different' Miami confident of avenging Caps rout
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano insists the club has evolved since losing to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.
MLS Cup: All-time winners list, MVP and more stats to know
MLS Cup is the league's championship game. Check out the all-time winners list, MVPs and more.
2025 MLS Cup preview: Messi's Miami have too much momentum for Caps to stop
Finally, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have a chance to win MLS Cup, but do Thomas Müller's Vancouver Whitecaps have enough to stop the Herons?
Will Lionel Messi go to 2026 World Cup? 'At worst, I'll be watching'
In an interview with ESPN, Lionel Messi stopped short of definitively confirming he would play at the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi exclusive: Argentina star talks World Cup, Inter Miami, more
Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.
Lionel Messi reacts to praise from a young Pep Guardiola (0:47)
Lionel Messi exclusive: Argentina star hails Pep Guardiola as 'the best'
Lionel Messi hailed his former coach Pep Guardiola in an exclusive interview with ESPN, saying he has "something different" and is the "best of all of them."
Carling Knockout final a chance to send Mbokazi to MLS on a high
Orlando Pirates' preparation for the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane has been overshadowed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi's imminent move to Chicago Fire.
Miami's Suárez aims for larger role in MLS final
Inter Miami striker Luis Suárez told ESPN he is working diligently to earn a more active role in the MLS Cup final after being benched for the last two games.
Celtic hire Columbus Crew's Wilfred Nancy as new manager
Celtic have appointed Wilfried Nancy as their new head coach, prizing him from Columbus Crew and ending a more than month-long search for a permanent successor to Brendan Rodgers.
Vancouver isn't built around its star, and Müller & Co. are better for it
Instead of building the plane around Thomas Müller, the Vancouver Whitecaps asked the Germany legend to fit around their structure -- and it has worked.
NYCFC name Todd Dunivant sporting director
Todd Dunivant has been named sporting director of New York City FC, the club announced on Tuesday.
Are Inter Miami too dependent on Lionel Messi? (1:44)
Lagerwey, battling cancer, won't return for Atlanta
Garth Lagerwey won't return as CEO of Atlanta United FC next season, a club spokesperson confirmed to ESPN.
MLS Cup conference finals recap: Allende outshines Messi as Miami book spot vs. Vancouver
Tadeo Allende's performance of a lifetime and the own goal that broke San Diego hearts. Cesar Hernandez and Joseph Lowery sum up the best and worst of the MLS conference finals as Inter Miami book a date with Vancouver.
Müller: MLS Cup final 'not about Messi' against me
Thomas Müller knows exactly what it is like to face Lionel Messi with a trophy at stake. And he knows what it takes to win in those moments, too.
MLS Standings
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | +22 | 66 |
| FC Cincinnati | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | +12 | 65 |
| Inter Miami CF | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | +26 | 65 |
| Charlotte FC | 34 | 19 | 2 | 13 | +9 | 59 |
| New York City FC | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | +6 | 56 |
| Nashville SC | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | +13 | 54 |
| Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 54 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +8 | 53 |
| Orlando City SC | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | +12 | 53 |
| New York Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | +1 | 43 |
| New England Revolution | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 36 |
| Toronto FC | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | -7 | 32 |
| CF Montréal | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -26 | 28 |
| Atlanta United FC | 34 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -25 | 28 |
| D.C. United | 34 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -36 | 26 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| San Diego FC | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | +23 | 63 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | +28 | 63 |
| LAFC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | +25 | 60 |
| Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | +17 | 58 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | +10 | 55 |
| Austin FC | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | -8 | 47 |
| FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -3 | 44 |
| Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -11 | 41 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -3 | 41 |
| Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -12 | 41 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -13 | 37 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -14 | 32 |
| LA Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -20 | 30 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -24 | 28 |
