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MLS Power Rankings: LAFC Set the Opening Day Standard, San Diego Prove a Point

The start of the 2026 season did not go as planned for MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27

MLS Boasts Staggering Spike in Viewership for 2026 Opening Weekend at Messi’s Expense

Moving away from MLS Season Pass is so far proving extremely fruitful for the league.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

MLS Favorites Announce Huge Transfer Boost Which Will Burn Inter Miami

Inter Miami did not sign their first choice striker to play alongside Lionel Messi in the summer.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

Lionel Messi’s referee confrontation in tunnel did not violate policy, MLS says

The Inter Miami star confronted officials after a 3-0 loss to LAFC, but MLS determined that the area of the confrontation was not off-limits

The Guardian - US · Feb 22

‘Not Easy’— D.C. United Star Explains Controversial Celebration Against Former Team

Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Thomas Muller Kicks Off MLS Season by Delivering on Hilarious Whitecaps Guarantee

The German legend takes on his first full MLS season after joining the Whitecaps midway through 2025.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Inter Miami Player Ratings vs. LAFC: A Shocking Debut Paints Worrying Picture

The Herons opened the 2026 MLS season in the worst way possible.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

LAFC, Inter Miami Smash Records in MLS Opener As Son, Messi Face Off

The famous Los Angeles Coliseum was the setting as new ground was broken.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

David Beckham Shares Emotional Message Ahead of Inter Miami’s MLS Cup Defense

Inter Miami open the 2026 MLS season on Saturday against Son Heung-min’s LAFC.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

MLS Predictions: Miami, Whitecaps, Union Look for Fast Starts to 2026

Inter Miami’s visit to LAFC headlines the opening weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21