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MLS NEXT Pro unveils 2026 schedule with expansion to 30 clubs

MLS NEXT Pro officially announced its 2026 regular season schedule, marking the league’s earliest start to date and the expansion to 30 teams with the addition of Connecticut United FC. The season will feature 420 matches, run through the FIFA World Cup, and include key milestones such as a Decision Day, new venues, and increased pathways to MLS first teams.

Sam Sarver, North Texas

North Texas SC's Sarver named 2025 MLS NEXT Pro MVP

MLS NEXT Pro announced North Texas SC forward Sam Sarver has been named the 2025 MVP after a breakout campaign that saw the 22-year-old captain rewrite his club’s scoring history and finish near the top of the league’s charts. Sarver’s award caps a season in which he finished as the runner-up in the Golden Boot race and earned a spot on the league’s Best XI.

LA Galaxy v San Diego FC

MLS names Altchek EVP, Curtis president of MLS NEXT Pro

MLS announced Charles Altchek has been named as Executive Vice President of Club Performance and League Growth while Ali Curtis takes over as President of MLS NEXT Pro and Executive Vice President of MLS Sporting Development. Altchek will work directly with team owners and executives to drive business growth, while Curtis takes control of MLS's developmental league.

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Standings

Eastern

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Crown Legacy FC crestCrown Legacy FC86202581721
L
W
W
W
W
2Red Bull New York  II crestRed Bull New York II75201871117
W
W
W
L
L
3Philadelphia Union II crestPhiladelphia Union II7412106414
W
L
W
W
L
3Columbus Crew 2 crestColumbus Crew 284131314-114
L
W
W
L
W
5Atlanta United 2 crestAtlanta United 27412128413
W
W
L
L
W

Western

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1St. Louis City 2 crestSt. Louis City 286202081222
W
W
W
W
W
2Houston Dynamo 2 crestHouston Dynamo 276101721520
W
W
W
W
W
3Ventura County FC crestVentura County FC83321310314
L
L
W
W
W
4Minnesota United 2 crestMinnesota United 2740399012
W
W
L
W
L
5North Texas SC crestNorth Texas SC82331312111
L
W
W
W
L
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Frequently asked questions

The NWSL's rule of 4 is where each club is allowed a maximum of four players under the age of 18, between their private entry list and roster.

The average wage an NWSL player is $65,000 a year. The minimum salary is reported at $36,400, with the top players earning up to $400,000 annually.

In soccer, often used within the WNSL, the acronyom SEI stands for Season Ending Injury.

In March 2023, Chloe Ricketts signed a three-year deal to play, when she was just 15 years and 283 days old. This made her the youngest ever player to sign an NWSL contract.