Seattle Sounders FC

Cincinnati is looking like one of the league's best again after taking the fight to Miami, climbing the latest edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

With the MLS transfer window opening Thursday, ESPN looks back at some of the best and worst big-money signings in league history.

The opening of the transfer window on Thursday offers a reminder that signing a big-name player simply won't cut it in MLS these days.

El Trafico may have been the game of the weekend, but the Philadelphia Union are the team to beat according to ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Danny Musovski came off the bench and tallied twice and Pedro de la Vega had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 on Saturday night in a Western Conference matchup.

Eleven teams in MLS have third kits in 2025, and ESPN ranks each throwback-inspired shirt from worst to first.

MLS players reached an agreement with the league to secure an increase in prize money received from the FIFA Club World Cup, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Lionel Messi registered his fifth straight multigoal game, propelling Miami to the top of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Albert Rusnak had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Sounders built a three- goal halftime lead and held on to defeat host Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on Saturday night.

As the Club World Cup draws to a close on Sunday, North America's soccer community is celebrating what Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber calls a breakthrough moment for the region.