LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig to miss 2026 MLS season
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Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery on his left knee. The team said Saturday that Puig is expected to make a full recovery and be ready to rejoin the Major League Soccer team for the start of next season in July 2027.
The 2025 Major League Soccer season was a banner year for the attention-grabbing transfers, though it took a little while to get going.
The only discernible difference for this transfer window of the upcoming calendar shift is that all new contracts being signed will now end in the summer instead of the winter. No teams are holding back funds to use in 18 months when the first fall-to-spring season starts in MLS.
Two of the best goalkeepers from the last generation headlined the top two backstops in the MLSPA Player Poll. St. Louis CITY SC ’s Roman Bürki took the honor, having been the lone Designated Player goalkeeper after a standout spell with Borussia Dortmund.
While MLS hasn’t always excelled at making brave leaps, there is literally no time like the presen as it prepares to bask in the World Cup limelight.
MLS unveiled the match ball for the 2026 season Friday. The ball features four red, white and blue panels and design elements to celebrate the 2026 World Cup. Atlanta will host eight matches during that tournament.
NEW YORK (Jan. 2, 2026) – adidas and Major League Soccer today unveiled the 2026 MLS Official Match Ball, a bold red, white, and blue design that celebrates the people, pitches, and passion that defin
Major League Soccer revealed the 2026 MLS Official Match Ball, introducing a striking red, white, and blue design that nods to the people, places, and culture shaping the sport across North America as the region gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Ex-MLS boss delivers impassioned speech as Celtic position under pressure
Former Columbus Crew boss and 2024 MLS Coach of the Year, Wilfried Nancy, has delivered an impassioned speech addressing the pressure he is under at Celtic less than a month after taking on the role
For some teams, December and the start of MLS Free Agency proved their primary building ground for 2026, while others retained talents in hoping to take another run at MLS Cup next season. Yet, nearly every team is still likely to have some level of participation in the January transfer window.
As the USMNT builds toward the 2026 World Cup, the role of MLS is changing. Are domestic-based players still central to the next national team core?
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