MLS 2026
United StatesAbout the league: MLS
MLS is one of the football leagues in United States. The 2026 season features 30 teams, with Nashville SC out in front on 52 points. Games here produce 3.20 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 63% of them. The season is played from 21 February 2026 to 8 November 2026.
MLS 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 329 MLS matches have been completed. Nashville SC leads the table with 52 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.20. BTTS: 63%. Over 2.5: 62%. Clean-sheet matches: 37%.
Result split
Home wins: 47%. Draws: 25%. Away wins: 29%.
Team rankings
Inter Miami has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.55. Both teams scored in 82% of Toronto's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 47:17 | +30 | 52 | 2.36 | DWWWW | |
| 2 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 48:18 | +30 | 43 | 2.05 | DWLWW | |
| 3 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 56:41 | +15 | 42 | 1.91 | DLDLW | |
| 4 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 30:26 | +4 | 39 | 1.77 | WWWLD | |
| 5 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 39:28 | +11 | 37 | 1.76 | WWWDD | |
| 6 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36:27 | +9 | 37 | 1.68 | LLWDW | |
| 7 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 36:22 | +14 | 36 | 1.56 | DLLDD | |
| 8 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 40:32 | +8 | 35 | 1.59 | LWDWW | |
| 9 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 39:33 | +6 | 34 | 1.54 | LLLLD | |
| 10 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 41:37 | +4 | 34 | 1.54 | DWWLD | |
| 11 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 33:30 | +3 | 34 | 1.54 | DWDWD | |
| 12 | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 31:28 | +3 | 31 | 1.41 | WWWLW | |
| 13 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 49:51 | -2 | 31 | 1.41 | WDWDL | |
| 14 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 40:33 | +7 | 30 | 1.36 | DWLWW | |
| 15 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 30:32 | -2 | 29 | 1.32 | DDLWD | |
| 16 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 36:31 | +5 | 28 | 1.27 | DLLDD | |
| 17 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 34:33 | +1 | 28 | 1.33 | DDLLL | |
| 18 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 39:39 | 0 | 28 | 1.27 | WLWDL | |
| 19 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 24:29 | -5 | 26 | 1.24 | LLLDD | |
| 20 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 28:35 | -7 | 26 | 1.13 | DLWDL | |
| 21 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 32:46 | -14 | 26 | 1.18 | WLLDL | |
| 22 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 32:38 | -6 | 25 | 1.14 | DWDWD | |
| 23 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 28:36 | -8 | 25 | 1.14 | DDLLD | |
| 24 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 37:54 | -17 | 25 | 1.14 | LDLWD | |
| 25 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 34:39 | -5 | 24 | 1.09 | WWDDW | |
| 26 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 28:41 | -13 | 24 | 1.09 | LLWDW | |
| 27 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 25:38 | -13 | 21 | 0.95 | LWWWL | |
| 28 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 30:46 | -16 | 21 | 0.95 | DDWDL | |
| 29 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 31:39 | -8 | 20 | 0.91 | DLLLL | |
| 30 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20:54 | -34 | 15 | 0.68 | LLDLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 329 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1
Inter Miami2.55 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps2.29 - 3
FC Cincinnati2.23 - 4
Nashville SC2.14 - 5
FC Dallas1.86
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1
Nashville SC0.77 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps0.86 - 3
Los Angeles FC0.96 - 4
Houston Dynamo1.18 - 5
New England Revolution1.23
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1
Toronto82% - 2
Columbus Crew77% - 3
Portland Timbers77% - 4
Inter Miami77% - 5
FC Cincinnati77%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1
Sporting KC77% - 2
Inter Miami77% - 3
Chicago Fire76% - 4
Columbus Crew73% - 5
Orlando City73%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1
SJ Earthquakes6.4 - 2
Philadelphia Union6.1 - 3
Los Angeles FC6.0 - 4
New York RB5.9 - 5
Vancouver Whitecaps5.8
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, MLS sits Above average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
Most minutes
- 1Freese Matthew1,890
- 2Ethan Shea Horvath1,890
- 3Patrick Schulte1,890
- 4Sean Zawadzki1,890
- 5Matthew Charles Turner1,890
- 6Luka Gavran1,890
- 7James Pantemis1,890
- 8Morris Duggan1,890
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 2.00 | 0.92 | +1.08 | 43 | 43 | 0 | |
| 2 | 22 | 1.79 | 1.12 | +0.68 | 40 | 24 | -16 | |
| 3 | 22 | 1.75 | 1.44 | +0.31 | 34 | 42 | +8 | |
| 4 | 22 | 1.56 | 1.31 | +0.25 | 34 | 34 | 0 | |
| 5 | 22 | 1.40 | 1.24 | +0.15 | 33 | 52 | +19 | |
| 6 | 23 | 1.58 | 1.43 | +0.15 | 33 | 36 | +3 | |
| 7 | 22 | 1.54 | 1.41 | +0.13 | 32 | 29 | -3 | |
| 8 | 22 | 1.53 | 1.41 | +0.12 | 32 | 21 | -11 | |
| 9 | 22 | 1.36 | 1.24 | +0.12 | 32 | 31 | -1 | |
| 10 | 22 | 1.41 | 1.30 | +0.11 | 32 | 20 | -12 | |
| 11 | 21 | 1.58 | 1.39 | +0.18 | 31 | 37 | +6 | |
| 12 | 22 | 1.55 | 1.43 | +0.12 | 31 | 34 | +3 | |
| 13 | 22 | 1.59 | 1.54 | +0.05 | 31 | 26 | -5 | |
| 14 | 23 | 1.50 | 1.56 | -0.06 | 31 | 26 | -5 | |
| 15 | 22 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 0.00 | 30 | 39 | +9 | |
| 16 | 22 | 1.43 | 1.44 | -0.01 | 30 | 30 | 0 | |
| 17 | 22 | 1.37 | 1.44 | -0.06 | 30 | 21 | -9 | |
| 18 | 21 | 1.55 | 1.47 | +0.08 | 29 | 28 | -1 | |
| 19 | 22 | 1.46 | 1.53 | -0.07 | 29 | 37 | +8 | |
| 20 | 22 | 1.36 | 1.44 | -0.08 | 29 | 28 | -1 | |
| 21 | 22 | 1.36 | 1.46 | -0.10 | 29 | 34 | +5 | |
| 22 | 22 | 1.34 | 1.45 | -0.11 | 29 | 25 | -4 | |
| 23 | 22 | 1.59 | 1.80 | -0.20 | 28 | 31 | +3 | |
| 24 | 21 | 1.51 | 1.64 | -0.13 | 27 | 26 | -1 | |
| 25 | 22 | 1.39 | 1.62 | -0.23 | 27 | 25 | -2 | |
| 26 | 22 | 1.40 | 1.64 | -0.24 | 27 | 35 | +8 | |
| 27 | 22 | 1.50 | 1.90 | -0.40 | 26 | 28 | +2 | |
| 28 | 22 | 1.39 | 1.89 | -0.50 | 24 | 25 | +1 | |
| 29 | 22 | 1.25 | 1.90 | -0.65 | 23 | 24 | +1 | |
| 30 | 22 | 1.13 | 1.76 | -0.63 | 22 | 15 | -7 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Matches
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in MLS?
The 2026 season of MLS includes 30 teams.
When does the 2026 MLS season start and end?
The 2026 MLS season runs from 21 February 2026 to 8 November 2026.
Who leads the MLS table?
Nashville SC leads MLS with 52 points.
Which team scores the most goals in MLS?
Inter Miami has the strongest attack in MLS, scoring 2.55 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in MLS?
Nashville SC concedes the fewest goals in MLS, 0.77 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in MLS?
MLS averages 3.20 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in MLS?
Over 2.5 lands in 62% of MLS matches.
How often do both teams score in MLS?
BTTS lands in 63% of MLS matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in MLS?
Home teams win 47% of matches in MLS.
Who is the top scorer in MLS?
Petar Musa leads the recorded scoring table in MLS for 2026 with 16 goals.
