MLS

Seattle Sounders finalize Dejan Joveljić as Designated Player while eyeing 1-2 smaller deals as MLS summer window closes tonight at 1am ET. Teams need only submit paperwork by deadline.

Three Eastern Conference sides are adding attacking firepower ahead of the stretch run:

• Columbus Crew signed Uruguayan playmaker Santiago Rodríguez...

Timbers2 meets Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS NEXT Pro on September 7, 2026.

Santi Rodríguez returns to MLS with Columbus Crew 🟡⚫️ as a Designated Player, acquired from Botafogo to add attacking midfield firepower.

FC Cincinnati signed Czech midfielder David Douděra from Slavia Prague, bringing a player with 29g/33a across nearly 300 pro matches.

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USMNT striker Damion Downs signs with St. Louis CITY on loan from Southampton. The 22-year-old forward joins through the end of the 2027 Sprint Season to strengthen the attack.

Chicago Fire signed winger Philip Zinckernagel to a new contract as a Designated Player, affirming his role in the attack.

LAFC 2 faces Ventura County FC on September 5, 2026 in MLS NEXT Pro.

Toronto FC is bolstering its attack by adding a Scotsman in a new player arrival presented by KLM. This move targets fresh offensive firepower from international talent.

Five MLS NEXT Pro matches set this week:

• New York City FC II vs Red Bull New York II on Sept 8
• Earthquakes II vs Tacoma Defiance on Sept 5
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All 27 U.S.-based MLS clubs will join the 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 64 in July, receiving hosting priority for their opening...

Real Salt Lake is bringing Utah’s own Taylor home, highlighting the club's local roots.

Son Heung-min delivers crazy tekk in this MLS skills video, spotlighting the league's flair and entertainment edge.

Steven Moreira highlights his Cape Verde connection by naming goalkeeper Vozinha the greatest he's played with and Ousmane Dembélé the best player he's faced while building his ultimate $100M five-a-side team.

The New England Revolution's swap of a 2026 International Roster Slot for $200,000 in GAM ($100k each in 2026 and 2027) from Inter Miami underscores...

MLS's full return to the U.S. Open Cup in 2027 coincides with major calendar and playoff reforms, reshaping domestic competition.

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MLS teams are exporting young talent to Europe while adding international depth before the window closes.

• LAFC transferred 20-year-old forward...

MLS's full return to the U.S. Open Cup in 2027 brings all 27 U.S.-based clubs back for the first time since 2023. Clubs will enter at the Round of 64...

Stoke City signs Luca Bombino from San Diego and Jack McGlynn from Houston Dynamo, underscoring MLS clubs as a source of talent for European sides.

MLS NEXT Pro's 2026 playoffs expand to 16 teams with a new play-in round where No. 8 and No. 9 seeds in each conference battle for the final spot, while the Pick-Your-Opponent format returns for quarterfinals and semifinals.