Major League Soccer: Quick Facts

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Quebec won't bail out CF Montreal, premier says, after news that owner will sell team • Nov. 10, 2026, 6:21 PM ET (CBC)

CF Montreal are for sale: What it means, how much it could cost, and what’s next for the MLS club • Nov. 9, 2026, 6:18 PM ET (The Guardian)

MLS Decision Day 2026: How Crew, Sounders and RSL all secured playoff spots • Nov. 7, 2026, 9:40 PM ET (USA Today)

Galaxy and LAFC to meet April 10 in MLS’ 14-game Sprint Season • Oct. 29, 2026, 4:17 PM ET (Los Angeles Daily News)

Watch the penalty shootout in St. Louis City SC's US Open Cup win over Columbus • Oct. 21, 2026, 11:29 PM ET (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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Also Known As	MLS
Date	1996 - present
Areas Of Involvement	football

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Gustav Svensson of Seattle Sounders, wearing green and blue, dribbles the ball as Jonathan Osorio of Toronto FC, in a red uniform, pursues during the 2019 MLS Cup match.

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