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Lionel Messi Inter Miami 2026 MLS goal celebration

MLS viewership surges 93%, social engagement hits record high

Major League Soccer reported a 93 percent increase in weekly live match viewership in 2026, averaging an estimated 7.2 million gross viewers across streaming and TV. The league also recorded 838 million social media engagements and drew more than 11.2 million fans, while younger audiences on FOX and FS1 grew following the World Cup.

Playoff-less in NYC: Can NYCFC, Red Bulls win back the city?

With neither MLS club making the playoffs and USL teams struggling to make an impact, the city needs a shot in the arm to revitalize its soccer scene

The Rondo: Did Jansen deserve the sack? What's next for Galaxy?

The Decision Day fallout has started, with managers being fired and plenty of discussion as to what comes next.

Winners & Losers: Nashville make history, managers get the sack

Decision Day itself might not have been the most gripping thing, but records were set and some big franchises missed out on the playoffs.

Messi back in FIFPRO XI as Kane misses out

The 2026 FIFPRO Men's World 11 has been officially announced, featuring a mix of legendary veterans and record-breaking youngsters. However, the selection has sparked debate following the high-profile exclusion of Harry Kane, despite the England striker holding the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Decision Day Roundup: Is Vanney's time up after Galaxy collapse?

Nashville head into the playoffs on a historic high, while the Galaxy’s capitulation raises questions over Greg Vanney’s future and Miami’s defensive flaws give their rivals hope.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Nashville SC	34	23	8	3	71	25	46	77	W W D W D
2	Inter Miami CF	34	16	12	6	80	59	21	60	D W D L W
3	New England Revolution	34	18	4	12	55	47	8	58	L L W W W
4	Chicago Fire FC	34	16	7	11	64	54	10	55	L W D W L
5	Charlotte FC	34	15	9	10	66	51	15	54	D W W L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Nashville SC

W
W
D
W
D

Inter Miami CF

D
W
D
L
W

New England Revolution

L
L
W
W
W

Chicago Fire FC

L
W
D
W
L

Charlotte FC

D
W
W
L
D

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	34	19	7	8	74	34	40	64	W W W L W
2	FC Dallas	34	16	10	8	62	51	11	58	W D L W D
3	St. Louis City	34	15	9	10	59	48	11	54	W L L L L
4	San Jose Earthquakes	34	14	10	10	57	51	6	52	L W D L D
5	Houston Dynamo FC	34	14	9	11	43	43	0	51	L L W D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form