MLS Kicks Off 30th Season With New Teams, Coaches, and Storylines

The 2025 season begins with a full slate of games, including San Diego FC's debut and Lionel Messi's quest for MLS Cup glory.

The 2025 MLS season opens with 15 games across Saturday and Sunday, marking the league's 30th year of competition.
San Diego FC, the league's 30th team, plays its inaugural match against defending champions LA Galaxy, aiming to establish a Southern California rivalry.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, under new coach Javier Mascherano, are considered favorites to win the MLS Cup after claiming the 2024 Supporters' Shield.
Former USMNT coaches Bruce Arena and Gregg Berhalter start new tenures with the San Jose Earthquakes and Chicago Fire, respectively, as both clubs seek to end long playoff droughts.
Key players like Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna and Seattle Sounders' Obed Vargas are among the rising stars to watch as the season progresses.