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At long last, the 2026 MLS season is officially underway. Follow along with us as we track every key moment from Matchday 1.

HUGE CHANCE MISSED

After Messi scuffed his chance, the same thing happens at the other end, but this time for Son. How did he not make the most of the opportunity here?

KICK OFF FOR THE BIG GAME

Two minutes into LAFC against Miami, Lionel Messi almost scored. Buckle up!

With his mate in hand...

Here's a look at the Whitecaps' winning goal. Can they win the MLS Cup this year?

FULL-TIME AROUND THE GROUNDS

That's a 1-0 win for Vancouver over RSL, plus the teenagers pushed NYRB to a 2-1 win over Orlando City.

The first red card of the season, meanwhile, won't be enjoyed by Philadelphia as they fall to D.C. United 0-1.

Sam Surridge, have yourself a Saturday!

And here's your XI for the big game of the night...

FIRST RED OF THE SEASON

It's Ezekiel Alladoh who goes walking after what appears to be a confrontation with the referee in his MLS debut.

Things have gone from bad to worse for Philadelphia against D.C. United

TORONTO RESPONDS!

It's the captain to Djordje Mihailovic. Great awareness and vision from the duo.

We also have goals in Austin and Dallas, but for our Canadian fans out there, Toronto FC are the first from the northern clubs to score this season.

SURRIDGE STARS!

And on the same day as signing his contract extension, it's Sam Surridge with the opener for Nashville. Back doing what he does best.

KICK OFF

It's Austin against Minnesota, Toronto make the trip to Dallas, Houston host Chicago and Nashville welcome New England.

Four more games underway now as our early evening shows enter half-time.

TEENAGE DREAM FOR NYRB

Here's a look at the link-up between two young, bright stars. Hall is the first to earn a brace in the 2026 season.

Oh my... let's make that two for the teenager Julian Hall!

And here's a look at the scenes in LA.

The Black and Gold face Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in just over an hour.

A little bit of history for NYRB tonight.

LOOK AT THE CELEBRATION!

And that goal really, really meant something. Check it out...

Our first villain arc of the season. Tai Baribo, after a stellar 2025, was questionably traded by the Union to D.C. United.

So, of course, he's scored on MD1.

Drama for D.C United now ... poor Phildadelphia Union

GOAL! NYRB OFF THE MARK

It's Julian Hall with the opener for the visitors in Florida, following an assist from Emil Forsberg. Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau won't like that one.

KICK OFF

And there we have it, another six teams begin their 2026 campaign.

Orlando host NYRB while D.C United welcome Philadelphia to town and Vancouver face Real Salt Lake.

Müller, meanwhile, isn't the only major star to recently switch to MLS.

Read how Colombian legend James Rodriguez leads 7 new signings we can’t wait to see this season.

After a stellar campaign last season, Thomas Müller and the Vancouver Whitecaps will look to go just one step further and win the MLS Cup.

Hear from the German legend ahead of kick-off.

KEY INJURY

Unfortunately for Cincinnati, their opening day victory will be overlooked because star man Evander was forced off injured after just 10 minutes.

There was also a special, special moment tonight for Nick Hagglund. An incredible recovery story.

Here's a full overview of the action to come.

One of the bigger games to watch is over in the West. 👀

LAFC welcome Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to town. Opening day blockbuster!

FIRST GOAL OF THE SEASON

Speaking of, take a look at the first goal of the season below. Marcel Hartel struck a drive from outside the box, but let's talk about that assist from Simon Becher. Wow!

We have 13 games on the schedule today, with the first two already wrapped up.

St. Louis City scored the first goal of the season but were held 1-1 against Charlotte FC. Meanwhile, Cincinnati managed a 2-0 victory over Atlanta United.

At long last, the 2026 MLS season is officially underway. Follow along with us as we track every key moment from Matchday 1.