MLS 2026: standings, schedule and stats
United StatesAbout the league: MLS
MLS is a soccer league in the United States. The 2026 season features 30 teams, with Nashville SC leading the standings on 63 points. Games average 3.26 goals, with both teams scoring in 64% of them. The schedule runs from February 21, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
MLS 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
420 games have been completed in the 2026 MLS season. Nashville SC leads the standings with 63 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games. 64% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 36% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 46% of games. 25% end in a draw. Road teams win 28% of games.
Team leaders
Inter Miami has the league's highest scoring average at 2.43 goals per game. Both teams scored in 79% of Portland Timbers's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 59:22 | +37 | 63 | 2.25 | LDWWW | |
| 2 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 61:30 | +31 | 51 | 1.82 | LWDLD | |
| 3 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 54:38 | +16 | 50 | 1.79 | DWWWW | |
| 4 | 28 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 68:50 | +18 | 49 | 1.75 | DDDLW | |
| 5 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 51:40 | +11 | 48 | 1.71 | LLWWW | |
| 6 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 52:45 | +7 | 47 | 1.68 | WWDWL | |
| 7 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 50:40 | +10 | 46 | 1.64 | WDWLW | |
| 8 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 50:40 | +10 | 46 | 1.64 | WWDWD | |
| 9 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 45:39 | +6 | 46 | 1.64 | WWWLL | |
| 10 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 36:34 | +2 | 45 | 1.61 | WLDLD | |
| 11 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 44:31 | +13 | 42 | 1.45 | WLDLD | |
| 12 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 56:45 | +11 | 42 | 1.50 | WWWWW | |
| 13 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 38:35 | +3 | 41 | 1.46 | DWWWW | |
| 14 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39:39 | 0 | 37 | 1.32 | DWDLD | |
| 15 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 51:66 | -15 | 37 | 1.32 | WWLLW | |
| 16 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 58:65 | -7 | 36 | 1.33 | LDDLW | |
| 17 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 39:50 | -11 | 36 | 1.24 | LDWWL | |
| 18 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 38:52 | -14 | 36 | 1.29 | LWWLW | |
| 19 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 42:38 | +4 | 33 | 1.18 | LWLDL | |
| 20 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 51:54 | -3 | 33 | 1.18 | DLLLD | |
| 21 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 48:51 | -3 | 32 | 1.14 | LLDDL | |
| 22 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 41:46 | -5 | 32 | 1.14 | LLLWL | |
| 23 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 41:52 | -11 | 32 | 1.14 | WLLLW | |
| 24 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 36:51 | -15 | 31 | 1.11 | DWDDL | |
| 25 | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 42:51 | -9 | 30 | 1.07 | LLLLD | |
| 26 | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 34:46 | -12 | 30 | 1.11 | WDLDL | |
| 27 | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 41:46 | -5 | 29 | 1.04 | LLWWL | |
| 28 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 33:48 | -15 | 27 | 0.96 | LDWDL | |
| 29 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 35:56 | -21 | 24 | 0.86 | LLLWL | |
| 30 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 35:68 | -33 | 22 | 0.79 | WLWLD |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 420 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1
Inter Miami2.43 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps2.18 - 3
FC Cincinnati2.15 - 4
Nashville SC2.11 - 5
Philadelphia Union2.00
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1
Nashville SC0.79 - 2
Los Angeles FC1.07 - 3
Vancouver Whitecaps1.07 - 4
Houston Dynamo1.21 - 5
Seattle Sounders1.25
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1
Portland Timbers79% - 2
Toronto79% - 3
Inter Miami79% - 4
FC Cincinnati78% - 5
LA Galaxy76%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1
Sporting KC79% - 2
Inter Miami79% - 3
Orlando City75% - 4
Chicago Fire75% - 5
Portland Timbers75%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1
SJ Earthquakes6.3 - 2
Los Angeles FC6.1 - 3
Vancouver Whitecaps5.9 - 4
Philadelphia Union5.9 - 5
New York RB5.6
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 rates above average for game pace, close to average for chance quality and above average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
Most minutes
- 1Ethan Shea Horvath2,520
- 2Patrick Schulte2,520
- 3Sean Zawadzki2,520
- 4Matthew Charles Turner2,520
- 5Andrew Thomas2,520
- 6James Pantemis2,520
- 7Lucas Adrián Hoyos2,520
- 8Kristijan Kahlina2,520
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 | 28 | 1.96 | 1.06 | +0.90 | 55 | 51 | -4 | |
| 2 | 28 | 1.83 | 1.09 | +0.74 | 52 | 42 | -10 | |
| 3 | 28 | 1.72 | 1.43 | +0.29 | 43 | 49 | +6 | |
| 4 | 28 | 1.50 | 1.24 | +0.26 | 43 | 63 | +20 | |
| 5 | 28 | 1.58 | 1.34 | +0.24 | 43 | 50 | +7 | |
| 6 | 28 | 1.51 | 1.30 | +0.20 | 42 | 29 | -13 | |
| 7 | 28 | 1.61 | 1.42 | +0.19 | 42 | 48 | +6 | |
| 8 | 29 | 1.57 | 1.49 | +0.09 | 41 | 42 | +1 | |
| 9 | 28 | 1.38 | 1.28 | +0.11 | 40 | 37 | -3 | |
| 10 | 28 | 1.54 | 1.46 | +0.07 | 40 | 30 | -10 | |
| 11 | 28 | 1.52 | 1.44 | +0.08 | 39 | 46 | +7 | |
| 12 | 28 | 1.51 | 1.48 | +0.03 | 39 | 24 | -15 | |
| 13 | 28 | 1.53 | 1.50 | +0.03 | 39 | 32 | -7 | |
| 14 | 28 | 1.46 | 1.46 | -0.01 | 39 | 45 | +6 | |
| 15 | 28 | 1.39 | 1.42 | -0.03 | 39 | 27 | -12 | |
| 16 | 28 | 1.51 | 1.53 | -0.01 | 38 | 46 | +8 | |
| 17 | 28 | 1.57 | 1.59 | -0.02 | 38 | 36 | -2 | |
| 18 | 28 | 1.58 | 1.65 | -0.07 | 38 | 41 | +3 | |
| 19 | 29 | 1.51 | 1.61 | -0.09 | 38 | 36 | -2 | |
| 20 | 28 | 1.34 | 1.42 | -0.08 | 37 | 33 | -4 | |
| 21 | 28 | 1.39 | 1.49 | -0.10 | 37 | 47 | +10 | |
| 22 | 28 | 1.40 | 1.54 | -0.14 | 37 | 32 | -5 | |
| 23 | 27 | 1.67 | 1.73 | -0.06 | 36 | 36 | 0 | |
| 24 | 28 | 1.38 | 1.54 | -0.16 | 36 | 32 | -4 | |
| 25 | 28 | 1.54 | 1.80 | -0.26 | 36 | 33 | -3 | |
| 26 | 27 | 1.46 | 1.67 | -0.21 | 34 | 30 | -4 | |
| 27 | 28 | 1.40 | 1.80 | -0.40 | 32 | 46 | +14 | |
| 28 | 28 | 1.45 | 1.90 | -0.45 | 32 | 37 | +5 | |
| 29 | 28 | 1.28 | 1.79 | -0.50 | 30 | 22 | -8 | |
| 30 | 28 | 1.23 | 1.86 | -0.63 | 30 | 31 | +1 |
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.
Games and schedule
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League schedule
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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?
MLS has 30 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 MLS season start and end?
The 2026 MLS schedule runs from February 21, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
Who leads the MLS standings?
Nashville SC leads MLS with 63 points.
Which team scores the most goals in MLS?
Inter Miami has the league's highest scoring average at 2.43 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in MLS?
Nashville SC allows the fewest goals in MLS, at 0.79 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in MLS?
MLS games average 3.26 goals.
How often do MLS games finish Over 2.5 goals?
64% of MLS games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in MLS?
Both teams score in 64% of MLS games.
How often do home teams win in MLS?
Home teams win 46% of MLS games.
What does xG show in MLS stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The MLS xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in MLS?
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini leads the recorded scoring table in MLS for 2026 with 22 goals.
