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Can Africa's footballers make an impact in MLS the way they have in the NWSL?
As the 2026 Major League Soccer season gets into action, ESPN looks at the new campaign to see what we can expect from the African players in MLS this year.
Messi struggles in MLS opener; will it impact his World Cup hopes?
Lionel Messi had a decent game in the 3-0 defeat to LAFC, but decent isn't what you expect from him, especially during a World Cup year.
Messi and Miami trounced by LAFC in season opener
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los Angeles FC's 3-0 victory Saturday night.
LAFC brush aside Inter Miami in MLS season opener at Coliseum
Inter Miami's defense of its MLS Cup title began in disappointing fashion, with a 3-0 defeat to LAFC at the LA Coliseum on Saturday.
Son doesn't want to speak about Messi ahead of LAFC vs. Inter Miami
Son Heung-Min speaks ahead of LAFC's season opener against Inter Miami in MLS.
Lionel Messi set to play in Miami's season opener in Los Angeles
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be available to face LAFC on Saturday in the MLS season opener, the team's coach Javier Mascherano confirmed.
MLS team-by-team preview: Why is 2026 your team's year?
With the 2026 MLS season kicking off Saturday, ESPN breaks down where the league's 30 clubs stand and how they've prepped for a run at MLS Cup.
Futbol Americas crew split on MLS Cup 2026 winners predictions
Herculez Gomez and Mau Pedroza are split between Inter Miami and LAFC for the winners of the 2026 MLS Cup.
MLS jersey Power Rankings: Who's the best dressed in 2026?
All 30 MLS clubs have new jerseys for 2026, so who boasts the best (and worst) threads in the league? ESPN ranks them from first to worst.
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego FC | 1 | +5 | 3 |
| 2 | LAFC | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthqua.. | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders .. | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Portland Timbers | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Vancouver Whiteca.. | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Minnesota United .. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | St. Louis CITY SC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | LA Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas C.. | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Denis Bouanga | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 | David Martínez.. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Nathan Ordaz | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Denis Bouanga | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Eddie Segura | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 46 | Stephen Eustáq.. | 1 | 1 | 0 |