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What Is the ‘MLS’ in Sports?

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“MLS” stands for Major League Soccer.

It is the highest level of professional soccer in the United States and Canada.

Just like the NFL is the top league for football and the NBA is for basketball, MLS is the top tier for soccer in North America.

Key Facts to Know:

  • The Teams: The league currently has 30 teams (29 in the US and 3 in Canada), including clubs like the LA Galaxy, Inter Miami CF, and Seattle Sounders.
  • The Season: Unlike most European soccer leagues that play through the winter, the MLS season currently runs from February to December.
  • The Championship: The season ends with the playoffs and the big championship game called the “MLS Cup.”
  • No Relegation: Unlike European leagues (like the Premier League), MLS teams do not get “demoted” to a lower league if they lose. It uses a fixed franchise system like the NFL or NBA.