MLS Next Pro 2026: standings, schedule and stats
United StatesSeason 2026
About the league: MLS Next Pro
This page covers the MLS Next Pro season in the United States. The 2026 field includes 30 teams, and Austin II sits atop the standings with 60 points. Teams combine for 3.33 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 63% of games. The schedule runs from February 28, 2026 through September 20, 2026.
MLS Next Pro 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
405 games have been completed in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season. Austin II leads the standings with 60 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.33 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games. 66% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 37% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 49% of games. 22% end in a draw. Road teams win 29% of games.
Team leaders
Crown Legacy has the league's highest scoring average at 2.41 goals per game. Both teams scored in 81% of Orlando City II's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Austin II | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 52:21 | +31 | 60 | 2.22 | DWLWW |
| 2 |  Portland Timbers II | 27 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 36:28 | +8 | 51 | 1.89 | WDWDD |
| 3 |  Crown Legacy | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 65:38 | +27 | 50 | 1.85 | LWLWD |
| 4 |  LA Galaxy II | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 57:34 | +23 | 49 | 1.81 | DWDWW |
| 5 |  Chattanooga FC | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 55:39 | +16 | 49 | 1.81 | DLWWW |
| 6 |  Houston Dynamo FC II | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 51:30 | +21 | 48 | 1.78 | DLLWD |
| 7 |  Atlanta United II | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 58:44 | +14 | 44 | 1.63 | WWDWL |
| 8 |  New York RB II | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 57:46 | +11 | 44 | 1.63 | WWWLD |
| 9 |  New York City II | 27 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 49:43 | +6 | 43 | 1.59 | WLLWW |
| 10 |  Columbus Crew II | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 48:42 | +6 | 42 | 1.56 | LWLLD |
| 11 |  Los Angeles II | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 48:45 | +3 | 42 | 1.56 | WLLDW |
| 12 |  Orlando City II | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 54:51 | +3 | 42 | 1.56 | LLWWW |
| 13 |  New England II | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 44:41 | +3 | 41 | 1.52 | LLLDD |
| 14 |  Connecticut United | 27 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 52:50 | +2 | 41 | 1.52 | WWLLL |
| 15 |  St. Louis City II | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 42:38 | +4 | 40 | 1.48 | WDDWD |
| 16 |  Philadelphia Union II | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 36:39 | -3 | 40 | 1.48 | WLWWW |
| 17 |  Minnesota United II | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 40:37 | +3 | 39 | 1.44 | DWWWD |
| 18 |  Huntsville City | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 47:46 | +1 | 39 | 1.44 | WWWLW |
| 19 |  Tacoma Defiance | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 39:43 | -4 | 37 | 1.37 | LWLWL |
| 20 |  Toronto II | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 47:53 | -6 | 37 | 1.37 | LWWWL |
| 21 |  San Jose Earthquakes II | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 49:36 | +13 | 36 | 1.33 | LWLLW |
| 22 |  Chicago Fire II | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 49:48 | +1 | 35 | 1.30 | LWLLL |
| 23 |  North Texas | 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 41:39 | +2 | 34 | 1.26 | DDWLD |
| 24 |  Real Monarchs | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 36:54 | -18 | 26 | 0.96 | LWLLD |
| 25 |  Carolina Core | 27 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 39:52 | -13 | 25 | 0.93 | WLLDD |
| 26 |  Whitecaps II | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 40:59 | -19 | 25 | 0.93 | LWWDL |
| 27 |  Sporting KC II | 27 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 33:73 | -40 | 19 | 0.70 | LLLLL |
| 28 |  FC Cincinnati II | 27 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 31:60 | -29 | 18 | 0.67 | LWLLD |
| 29 |  Colorado Rapids II | 27 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 25:52 | -27 | 15 | 0.56 | DWLLL |
| 30 |  Inter Miami II | 27 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 28:67 | -39 | 14 | 0.52 | LDWLL |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 405 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
- 1Crown Legacy2.41
- 2Atlanta United II2.15
- 3New York RB II2.11
- 4LA Galaxy II2.11
- 5Chattanooga FC2.04
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Austin II0.78
- 2Portland Timbers II1.04
- 3Houston Dynamo FC II1.11
- 4LA Galaxy II1.26
- 5San Jose Earthquakes II1.33
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Orlando City II81%
- 2Connecticut United78%
- 3New York RB II78%
- 4Los Angeles II74%
- 5Whitecaps II74%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1New York RB II85%
- 2Chicago Fire II85%
- 3Connecticut United81%
- 4Sporting KC II81%
- 5Orlando City II78%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1St. Louis City II6.4
- 2Crown Legacy6.1
- 3Minnesota United II6.0
- 4Chattanooga FC5.8
- 5New England II5.7
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 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 below average, and competitive balance is 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 Lurot2,430
- 2Victor Enriquez2,405
- 3Eldin Jakupovic2,340
- 4Matthew Senanou2,285
- 5Tate Boswell Robertson2,285
- 6Shane Donovan2,249
- 7Cameron Dunbar2,246
- 8Julian Placias2,224
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 England II | 27 | 1.80 | 1.25 | +0.55 | 46 | 41 | -5 |
| 2 | New York RB II | 27 | 1.83 | 1.37 | +0.46 | 45 | 44 | -1 |
| 3 | Atlanta United II | 27 | 1.83 | 1.45 | +0.38 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 4 | Chattanooga FC | 27 | 1.74 | 1.43 | +0.31 | 43 | 49 | +6 |
| 5 | Portland Timbers II | 27 | 1.67 | 1.38 | +0.29 | 42 | 51 | +9 |
| 6 | Los Angeles II | 27 | 1.80 | 1.52 | +0.28 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 7 | Connecticut United | 27 | 1.60 | 1.35 | +0.25 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 8 | Austin II | 27 | 1.65 | 1.42 | +0.23 | 41 | 60 | +19 |
| 9 | Minnesota United II | 27 | 1.71 | 1.51 | +0.20 | 41 | 39 | -2 |
| 10 | St. Louis City II | 27 | 1.60 | 1.40 | +0.21 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 11 | San Jose Earthquakes II | 27 | 1.65 | 1.51 | +0.14 | 40 | 36 | -4 |
| 12 | Crown Legacy | 26 | 1.65 | 1.47 | +0.18 | 39 | 50 | +11 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire II | 26 | 1.67 | 1.52 | +0.15 | 38 | 32 | -6 |
| 14 | Houston Dynamo FC II | 26 | 1.68 | 1.56 | +0.12 | 38 | 45 | +7 |
| 15 | New York City II | 27 | 1.51 | 1.49 | +0.03 | 38 | 43 | +5 |
| 16 | LA Galaxy II | 27 | 1.63 | 1.69 | -0.06 | 36 | 49 | +13 |
| 17 | Orlando City II | 27 | 1.63 | 1.70 | -0.07 | 36 | 42 | +6 |
| 18 | Columbus Crew II | 26 | 1.59 | 1.67 | -0.08 | 35 | 39 | +4 |
| 19 | Real Monarchs | 27 | 1.48 | 1.64 | -0.15 | 35 | 26 | -9 |
| 20 | Whitecaps II | 27 | 1.64 | 1.83 | -0.19 | 35 | 25 | -10 |
| 21 | Huntsville City | 27 | 1.39 | 1.58 | -0.19 | 34 | 39 | +5 |
| 22 | North Texas | 27 | 1.59 | 1.81 | -0.21 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 23 | Tacoma Defiance | 27 | 1.39 | 1.61 | -0.22 | 33 | 37 | +4 |
| 24 | Carolina Core | 27 | 1.48 | 1.74 | -0.26 | 33 | 25 | -8 |
| 25 | Colorado Rapids II | 27 | 1.43 | 1.71 | -0.28 | 33 | 15 | -18 |
| 26 | Toronto II | 27 | 1.34 | 1.67 | -0.32 | 32 | 37 | +5 |
| 27 | Sporting KC II | 26 | 1.49 | 1.84 | -0.35 | 31 | 19 | -12 |
| 28 | Inter Miami II | 27 | 1.48 | 1.89 | -0.41 | 31 | 14 | -17 |
| 29 | Philadelphia Union II | 26 | 1.33 | 1.77 | -0.44 | 30 | 40 | +10 |
| 30 | FC Cincinnati II | 27 | 1.32 | 1.86 | -0.54 | 29 | 18 | -11 |
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
Round 14
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?
MLS Next Pro has 30 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 MLS Next Pro season start and end?
The 2026 MLS Next Pro schedule runs from February 28, 2026 through September 20, 2026.
How many rounds are in the MLS Next Pro season?
The 2026 MLS Next Pro schedule covers 30 rounds.
Who leads the MLS Next Pro standings?
Austin II leads MLS Next Pro with 60 points.
Which team scores the most goals in MLS Next Pro?
Crown Legacy has the league's highest scoring average at 2.41 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in MLS Next Pro?
Austin II allows the fewest goals in MLS Next Pro, at 0.78 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in MLS Next Pro?
MLS Next Pro games average 3.33 goals.
How often do MLS Next Pro games finish Over 2.5 goals?
66% of MLS Next Pro games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in MLS Next Pro?
Both teams score in 63% of MLS Next Pro games.
How often do home teams win in MLS Next Pro?
Home teams win 49% of MLS Next Pro games.
What does xG show in MLS Next Pro stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The MLS Next Pro 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 Next Pro?
Arif Kovac leads the recorded scoring table in MLS Next Pro for 2026 with 19 goals.