MLS Next Pro 2026
United StatesSeason 2026
About the league: MLS Next Pro
This page gathers the statistics for MLS Next Pro, a football league in United States. The 2026 campaign brings together 30 teams — Austin II top the table on 63 points. Fans see 3.35 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 64% of games. The schedule covers matches from 28 February 2026 to 19 October 2026.
MLS Next Pro 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 422 MLS Next Pro matches have been completed. Austin II leads the table with 63 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.35. BTTS: 64%. Over 2.5: 66%. Clean-sheet matches: 36%.
Result split
Home wins: 48%. Draws: 22%. Away wins: 29%.
Team rankings
Crown Legacy has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.39. Both teams scored in 82% of Orlando City II's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Austin II | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 54:21 | +33 | 63 | 2.25 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Crown Legacy | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 67:39 | +28 | 53 | 1.89 | WLWDW |
| 3 |  Chattanooga FC | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 56:39 | +17 | 52 | 1.86 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Portland Timbers II | 28 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 37:29 | +8 | 52 | 1.86 | DWDDD |
| 5 |  LA Galaxy II | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 58:36 | +22 | 49 | 1.75 | WDWWL |
| 6 |  Houston Dynamo FC II | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 53:33 | +20 | 48 | 1.71 | LLWDL |
| 7 |  Atlanta United II | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 62:46 | +16 | 47 | 1.68 | WDWLW |
| 8 |  New York RB II | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 58:48 | +10 | 44 | 1.57 | WLDLW |
| 9 |  Connecticut United | 28 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 59:52 | +7 | 44 | 1.57 | WLLLW |
| 10 |  New York City II | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 50:44 | +6 | 44 | 1.57 | LLWWD |
| 11 |  New England II | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 47:42 | +5 | 44 | 1.57 | LLDDW |
| 12 |  Columbus Crew II | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 49:43 | +6 | 43 | 1.54 | WLLDD |
| 13 |  Minnesota United II | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 43:39 | +4 | 42 | 1.50 | WWWDW |
| 14 |  Huntsville City | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 49:47 | +2 | 42 | 1.50 | WLWWL |
| 15 |  Los Angeles II | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 50:48 | +2 | 42 | 1.50 | LLDWL |
| 16 |  Orlando City II | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 56:55 | +1 | 42 | 1.50 | LWWWL |
| 17 |  Philadelphia Union II | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 37:40 | -3 | 41 | 1.46 | LWWWD |
| 18 |  St. Louis City II | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 42:40 | +2 | 40 | 1.43 | DDWDL |
| 19 |  San Jose Earthquakes II | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 51:36 | +15 | 39 | 1.39 | LLWWD |
| 20 |  Tacoma Defiance | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 40:44 | -4 | 38 | 1.36 | LWLDD |
| 21 |  Toronto II | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 48:56 | -8 | 37 | 1.32 | WWWLL |
| 22 |  Chicago Fire II | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 49:49 | 0 | 35 | 1.25 | WLLLL |
| 23 |  North Texas | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 42:41 | +1 | 34 | 1.21 | DWLDL |
| 24 |  Real Monarchs | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 38:55 | -17 | 29 | 1.04 | WLLDW |
| 25 |  Carolina Core | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 40:53 | -13 | 26 | 0.93 | LLDDD |
| 26 |  Whitecaps II | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 40:61 | -21 | 25 | 0.89 | WWDLL |
| 27 |  Sporting KC II | 28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 36:75 | -39 | 22 | 0.79 | LLLLW |
| 28 |  Colorado Rapids II | 28 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 27:53 | -26 | 18 | 0.64 | WLLLW |
| 29 |  FC Cincinnati II | 28 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 32:62 | -30 | 18 | 0.64 | WLLDL |
| 30 |  Inter Miami II | 28 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 30:74 | -44 | 14 | 0.50 | DWLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 422 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
- 1Crown Legacy2.39
- 2Atlanta United II2.21
- 3Connecticut United2.11
- 4New York RB II2.10
- 5LA Galaxy II2.07
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Austin II0.75
- 2Portland Timbers II1.04
- 3Houston Dynamo FC II1.18
- 4LA Galaxy II1.29
- 5San Jose Earthquakes II1.38
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Orlando City II82%
- 2Connecticut United79%
- 3New York RB II79%
- 4Los Angeles II75%
- 5Columbus Crew II71%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1New York RB II86%
- 2Connecticut United82%
- 3Sporting KC II82%
- 4Chicago Fire II82%
- 5Orlando City II79%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1St. Louis City II6.4
- 2Crown Legacy6.1
- 3Minnesota United II6.0
- 4Chattanooga FC5.8
- 5New England II5.6
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 Next Pro sits Above average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Mamadou Dieng8.48
- 2Rodolfo Aloko8.39
- 3Rafael Mosquera8.17
- 4Ishak Mohammed7.85
- 5Marcus Caldeira7.80
- 6Jason Shokalook7.74
- 7Justin Ellis7.69
- 8Isaiah LeFlore7.56
Most minutes
- 1Pierre Lurot2,520
- 2Victor Enriquez2,495
- 3Eldin Jakupovic2,430
- 4Matthew Senanou2,375
- 5Tate Boswell Robertson2,375
- 6Cameron Dunbar2,336
- 7Shane Donovan2,326
- 8Julian Placias2,314
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 | New York RB II | 29 | 1.84 | 1.36 | +0.48 | 49 | 47 | -2 |
| 2 | New England II | 28 | 1.79 | 1.26 | +0.53 | 47 | 44 | -3 |
| 3 | Atlanta United II | 28 | 1.82 | 1.46 | +0.36 | 45 | 47 | +2 |
| 4 | Connecticut United | 28 | 1.65 | 1.36 | +0.30 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 5 | Chattanooga FC | 28 | 1.73 | 1.47 | +0.26 | 44 | 52 | +8 |
| 6 | Portland Timbers II | 28 | 1.67 | 1.41 | +0.26 | 43 | 52 | +9 |
| 7 | Los Angeles II | 28 | 1.78 | 1.53 | +0.25 | 43 | 42 | -1 |
| 8 | Austin II | 28 | 1.65 | 1.43 | +0.22 | 43 | 63 | +20 |
| 9 | Minnesota United II | 28 | 1.71 | 1.50 | +0.22 | 43 | 42 | -1 |
| 10 | San Jose Earthquakes II | 29 | 1.65 | 1.48 | +0.16 | 43 | 40 | -3 |
| 11 | St. Louis City II | 28 | 1.60 | 1.40 | +0.20 | 42 | 40 | -2 |
| 12 | Crown Legacy | 27 | 1.65 | 1.46 | +0.20 | 41 | 53 | +12 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire II | 27 | 1.70 | 1.52 | +0.18 | 40 | 32 | -8 |
| 14 | Houston Dynamo FC II | 27 | 1.69 | 1.55 | +0.14 | 40 | 45 | +5 |
| 15 | New York City II | 28 | 1.55 | 1.49 | +0.06 | 40 | 44 | +4 |
| 16 | LA Galaxy II | 28 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 0.00 | 39 | 49 | +10 |
| 17 | Orlando City II | 28 | 1.63 | 1.69 | -0.06 | 37 | 42 | +5 |
| 18 | Columbus Crew II | 27 | 1.59 | 1.66 | -0.06 | 36 | 40 | +4 |
| 19 | Whitecaps II | 28 | 1.62 | 1.83 | -0.20 | 36 | 25 | -11 |
| 20 | Tacoma Defiance | 29 | 1.42 | 1.61 | -0.20 | 36 | 39 | +3 |
| 21 | North Texas | 28 | 1.61 | 1.81 | -0.20 | 36 | 34 | -2 |
| 22 | Huntsville City | 29 | 1.37 | 1.61 | -0.24 | 36 | 42 | +6 |
| 23 | Real Monarchs | 28 | 1.46 | 1.67 | -0.21 | 35 | 29 | -6 |
| 24 | Carolina Core | 28 | 1.48 | 1.73 | -0.26 | 35 | 26 | -9 |
| 25 | Colorado Rapids II | 28 | 1.44 | 1.72 | -0.28 | 34 | 18 | -16 |
| 26 | Toronto II | 28 | 1.34 | 1.66 | -0.31 | 33 | 37 | +4 |
| 27 | Sporting KC II | 27 | 1.48 | 1.84 | -0.36 | 32 | 22 | -10 |
| 28 | Inter Miami II | 28 | 1.48 | 1.93 | -0.45 | 32 | 14 | -18 |
| 29 | Philadelphia Union II | 27 | 1.34 | 1.79 | -0.45 | 31 | 41 | +10 |
| 30 | FC Cincinnati II | 28 | 1.32 | 1.86 | -0.54 | 30 | 18 | -12 |
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
Conference - Quarter-finals
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 Next Pro?
The 2026 season of MLS Next Pro includes 30 teams.
When does the 2026 MLS Next Pro season start and end?
The 2026 MLS Next Pro season runs from 28 February 2026 to 19 October 2026.
How many matchweeks does the MLS Next Pro season have?
The 2026 MLS Next Pro season spans 30 matchweeks.
Who leads the MLS Next Pro table?
Austin II leads MLS Next Pro with 63 points.
Which team scores the most goals in MLS Next Pro?
Crown Legacy has the strongest attack in MLS Next Pro, scoring 2.39 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in MLS Next Pro?
Austin II concedes the fewest goals in MLS Next Pro, 0.75 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in MLS Next Pro?
MLS Next Pro averages 3.35 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in MLS Next Pro?
Over 2.5 lands in 66% of MLS Next Pro matches.
How often do both teams score in MLS Next Pro?
BTTS lands in 64% of MLS Next Pro matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in MLS Next Pro?
Home teams win 48% of matches in MLS Next Pro.
Who is the top scorer in MLS Next Pro?
Arif Kovac leads the recorded scoring table in MLS Next Pro for 2026 with 20 goals.