2026 in American soccer

Soccer in the United States
Season2026

The 2026 season is the 114th season of competitive soccer in the United States. The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico and Canada as the premier soccer event of the year.[1]

The season begins with friendlies for the USWNT in January.[2] and with friendlies for the USMNT in March to help prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[3]

At the club international level, qualifying MLS clubs are competing in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup,[4] and qualifying NWSL clubs are competing in the 2025–26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup semi-finals.[5]

National teams

Men's

Senior

As of January 1, 2026.
Wins Losses Draws
0 0 0
Friendlies
2026 FIFA World Cup
Group D
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  United States (H) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage
2  Paraguay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3  Australia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Possible knockout stage based on ranking
4 UEFA Path C winner[a] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: June 12, 2026. Source: FIFA
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ The winner of UEFA playoff Path C will be Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo, or Romania.
Goalscorers
Player Goals
Total 0

U–17

CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification
Group E
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  United States 3 2 1 0 19 1 +18 7 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2  Dominican Republic 3 2 1 0 16 1 +15 7
3  Saint Kitts and Nevis 3 0 1 2 2 17 −15 1
4  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (H) 3 0 1 2 2 20 −18 1
Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
February 5 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification United States  8–0  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
6:00 pm ET
  • Medina 6', 28', 37'
  • Peterson 15' (o.g.)
  • Sokoloff 61', 66'
  • Jakupovic 71', 87'
Report Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
Attendance: 375
Referee: Michah Erskine (Guyana)
February 7 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification Saint Kitts and Nevis  0–10  United States Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
7:00 pm ET Report
  • Jakupovic 7', 23', 44', 80' (pen.), 84'
  • Garcia 36' (pen.)
  • Dimareli 58' (pen.), 72'
  • Chadwick 69'
  • Forfor 90'
Stadium: Arnos Vale Stadium
Attendance: 250
Referee: Renlee Napoleon (Saint Lucia)

Women's

Senior

As of March 7, 2026.
Wins Losses Draws
5 0 0
Friendlies
January 24 United States  6–0  Paraguay Carson, California
Report Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Attendance: 19,397
Referee: Marianela Araya (Costa Rica)
January 27 United States  5–0  Chile Santa Barbara, California
Report Stadium: Harder Stadium
Attendance: 14,797
Referee: Timothy Derry (Trinidad and Tobago)
April 17 United States  v  Japan Commerce City, Colorado
21:00 ET Stadium: DICK’S Sporting Goods Park
SheBelieves Cup
Pos Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts
 United States (C, H) 3 3 0 0 0 4 0 +4 9
 Canada 3 1 1 0 1 4 2 +2 5
 Colombia 3 1 0 0 2 2 5 −3 3
4  Argentina 3 0 0 1 2 0 3 −3 1
Source: ESPN
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result; 5) fair play ranking.
(C) Champion; (H) Host
March 1 United States  2–0  Argentina Nashville, Tennessee
17:00 ET
Report Stadium: Geodis Park
Attendance: 17,125
Referee: Timothy Derry (Trinidad and Tobago)
March 4 United States  1–0  Canada Columbus, Ohio
18:45 ET
Report Stadium: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Attendance: 18,545
Referee: Lizzet Garcia (Mexico)
March 7 United States  1–0  Colombia Harrison, New Jersey
15:30 ET Report Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium
Attendance: 22,385
Referee: Vimarest Diaz (Dominican Republic)
Goalscorers
Player Goals
Ally Sentnor 3
Trinity Rodman 2
Emma Sears
Croix Bethune 1
Lindsey Heaps
Jameese Joseph
Emily Sams
Jaedyn Shaw
Alyssa Thompson
Reilyn Turner
own goal 1
Total 15

Club competitions

Men's

League competitions

Major League Soccer
Conference tables
Eastern Conference

MLS Eastern Conference table (2026)
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 New York City FC 4 3 0 1 11 3 +8 10 Qualification for round one and the CONCACAF Champions Cup round one
2 Nashville SC 4 3 0 1 8 2 +6 10 Qualification for round one
3 Inter Miami CF 4 2 1 1 6 6 0 7
4 New York Red Bulls 4 2 1 1 4 5 −1 7
5 D.C. United 4 2 2 0 4 4 0 6
6 Charlotte FC 4 1 1 2 4 5 −1 5
7 Chicago Fire FC 4 1 2 1 5 4 +1 4
8 Toronto FC 4 1 2 1 4 7 −3 4 Qualification for the wild-card round
9 New England Revolution 3 1 2 0 7 6 +1 3
10 Atlanta United FC 4 1 3 0 5 8 −3 3
11 FC Cincinnati 4 1 3 0 3 8 −5 3
12 CF Montréal 4 1 3 0 4 10 −6 3
13 Orlando City SC 4 1 3 0 5 12 −7 3
14 Columbus Crew 4 0 2 2 4 6 −2 2
15 Philadelphia Union 4 0 4 0 2 7 −5 0
Updated to match(es) played on March 15, 2026. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Western Conference

MLS Western Conference table (2026)
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4 4 0 0 14 1 +13 12 Qualification for round one and the CONCACAF Champions Cup round one
2 Los Angeles FC 4 4 0 0 8 0 +8 12 Qualification for round one
3 San Diego FC 4 3 0 1 11 3 +8 10
4 San Jose Earthquakes 4 3 1 0 6 1 +5 9
5 Seattle Sounders FC 4 3 1 0 5 2 +3 9
6 Real Salt Lake 4 3 1 0 7 5 +2 9
7 Colorado Rapids 4 2 2 0 7 6 +1 6
8 Houston Dynamo FC 3 2 1 0 5 5 0 6 Qualification for the wild-card round
9 FC Dallas 4 1 1 2 6 6 0 5
10 LA Galaxy 4 1 2 1 6 7 −1 4
11 Austin FC 4 1 2 1 5 7 −2 4
12 Sporting Kansas City 4 1 2 1 4 7 −3 4
13 Minnesota United FC 4 1 2 1 4 11 −7 4
14 Portland Timbers 4 1 3 0 6 11 −5 3
15 St. Louis City SC 4 0 3 1 1 6 −5 1
Updated to match(es) played on March 15, 2026. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall 2026 table

Note: the table below has no impact on playoff qualification and is used solely for determining host of the MLS Cup, certain CCL spots, the Supporters' Shield trophy, seeding in the 2027 Canadian Championship, and 2027 MLS draft. The conference tables are the sole determinant for teams qualifying for the playoffs.

Overall MLS standings table
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4 4 0 0 14 1 +13 12 Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One[a]
2 Los Angeles FC 4 4 0 0 8 0 +8 12 Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One[b]
3 San Diego FC 4 3 0 1 11 3 +8 10 Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One[c]
4 New York City FC 4 3 0 1 11 3 +8 10 Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One[d]
5 Nashville SC 4 3 0 1 8 2 +6 10
6 San Jose Earthquakes 4 3 1 0 6 1 +5 9
7 Seattle Sounders FC 4 3 1 0 5 2 +3 9
8 Real Salt Lake 4 3 1 0 7 5 +2 9
9 Inter Miami CF 4 2 1 1 6 6 0 7
10 New York Red Bulls 4 2 1 1 4 5 −1 7
11 Colorado Rapids 4 2 2 0 7 6 +1 6
12 Houston Dynamo FC 3 2 1 0 5 5 0 6
13 D.C. United 4 2 2 0 4 4 0 6
14 FC Dallas 4 1 1 2 6 6 0 5
15 Charlotte FC 4 1 1 2 4 5 −1 5
16 Chicago Fire FC 4 1 2 1 5 4 +1 4
17 LA Galaxy 4 1 2 1 6 7 −1 4
18 Austin FC 4 1 2 1 5 7 −2 4
19 Sporting Kansas City 4 1 2 1 4 7 −3 4
20 Toronto FC 4 1 2 1 4 7 −3 4
21 Minnesota United FC 4 1 2 1 4 11 −7 4
22 New England Revolution 3 1 2 0 7 6 +1 3
23 Atlanta United FC 4 1 3 0 5 8 −3 3
24 Portland Timbers 4 1 3 0 6 11 −5 3
25 FC Cincinnati 4 1 3 0 3 8 −5 3
26 CF Montréal 4 1 3 0 4 10 −6 3
27 Orlando City SC 4 1 3 0 5 12 −7 3
28 Columbus Crew 4 0 2 2 4 6 −2 2
29 St. Louis City SC 4 0 3 1 1 6 −5 1
30 Philadelphia Union 4 0 4 0 2 7 −5 0
Updated to match(es) played on March 15, 2026. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Notes:
  1. ^ As 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield champions
  2. ^ As highest-ranked club in 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield not already qualified
  3. ^ As second highest-ranked club in 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield not already qualified
  4. ^ As Eastern Conference regular season winners
USL Championship
Conference tables

Eastern Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Louisville City FC 2 2 0 0 6 2 +4 6 Playoffs
2 Hartford Athletic 2 1 0 1 3 0 +3 4
3 Detroit City FC 1 1 0 0 3 0 +3 3
4 Charleston Battery 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
5 Tampa Bay Rowdies 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3
6 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2 1 1 0 4 4 0 3
7 Brooklyn FC 2 1 1 0 1 3 −2 3
8 Rhode Island FC 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1
9 Birmingham Legion FC 2 0 1 1 0 1 −1 1
10 Sporting Club Jacksonville 2 0 1 1 1 4 −3 1
11 Loudoun United FC 1 0 1 0 2 3 −1 0
12 Indy Eleven 1 0 1 0 0 1 −1 0
13 Miami FC 1 0 1 0 1 4 −3 0
Updated to match(es) played on March 14, 2026. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) total wins against conference opponents; 2) goal differential against conference opponents; 3) goals scored against conference opponents; 4) head-to-head points against conference opponents; 5) points per game against conference opponents; 6) points per game against non-conference opponents; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots

Western Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Oakland Roots SC 2 2 0 0 3 1 +2 6 Playoffs
2 El Paso Locomotive FC 2 1 0 1 5 2 +3 4
3 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2 1 0 1 5 4 +1 4
4 Sacramento Republic FC 2 1 0 1 2 0 +2 4
5 San Antonio FC 2 1 0 1 2 1 +1 4
6 Orange County SC 2 0 0 2 2 2 0 2
7 Las Vegas Lights FC 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1
8 Phoenix Rising FC 2 0 1 1 2 3 −1 1
9 Lexington SC 2 0 1 1 3 4 −1 1
10 FC Tulsa 2 0 1 1 0 2 −2 1
11 New Mexico United 1 0 1 0 1 2 −1 0
12 Monterey Bay FC 2 0 2 0 0 4 −4 0
Updated to match(es) played on March 7, 2026. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) total wins against conference opponents; 2) goal differential against conference opponents; 3) goals scored against conference opponents; 4) head-to-head points against conference opponents; 5) points per game against conference opponents; 6) points per game against non-conference opponents; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
USL League One
League table
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FC Naples 2 1 0 1 4 2 +2 4 Playoffs
2 Portland Hearts of Pine 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3
3 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
4 Forward Madison FC 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
5 Spokane Velocity FC 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3
6 AC Boise 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3
7 One Knoxville SC 2 1 1 0 4 4 0 3
8 Corpus Christi FC 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 1
9 AV Alta FC 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1
10 Richmond Kickers 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1
11 Charlotte Independence 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1
12 Westchester SC 2 0 1 1 3 4 −1 1
13 Sarasota Paradise 2 0 1 1 2 3 −1 1
14 Fort Wayne FC 2 0 1 1 2 4 −2 1
15 Greenville Triumph SC 1 0 1 0 1 2 −1 0
16 Union Omaha 1 0 1 0 0 1 −1 0
17 New York Cosmos 1 0 1 0 1 3 −2 0
Updated to match(es) played on March 16, 2026. Source: USL League One
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) points earned against top four finishers; 6) disciplinary points; 7) drawing of lots.

Cup competitions

US Open Cup
USL Cup

International competitions

CONCACAF competitions

CONCACAF Champions Cup
Club Competition Final round
Seattle Sounders FC 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarter-finals
Inter Miami CF Round of 16
LA Galaxy Round of 16
Philadelphia Union Round of 16
San Diego FC Round of 16
FC Cincinnati Round of 16
Los Angeles FC Quarter-finals
Nashville SC Quarter-finals

teams in bold are still active in the competition

First round
Team 1Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
San Diego FC 4–2 UNAM4–10–1
Sporting San Miguelito 1–1 (a) LA Galaxy1–10–0
Real España 1–7 Los Angeles FC1–60–1
Atlético Ottawa 0–7 Nashville SC0–20–5
Defence Force 0–12 Philadelphia Union0–50–7
O&M 0–13 FC Cincinnati0–40–9
Round of 16
Team 1Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
San Diego FC 3–6 Toluca3–20–4
LA Galaxy  Mount Pleasant3–019 Mar
Los Angeles FC 3–2 Alajuelense1–12–1
Nashville SC 1–1 (a) Inter Miami CF0–01–1
Philadelphia Union 1–2 América0–11–1
FC Cincinnati  UANL3–019 Mar
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–5 Seattle Sounders FC0–31–2
Quarter-finals
Team 1Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Nashville SC AprApr
Cruz Azul  Los Angeles FCAprApr
 Seattle Sounders FCAprApr

Women's

League competitions

National Women's Soccer League
Regular season
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Angel City FC 1 1 0 0 4 0 +4 3 Playoffs and CONCACAF W Champions Cup
2 Kansas City Current 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
3 North Carolina Courage 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 Playoffs
4 Bay FC 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
5 Seattle Reign FC 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
6 Portland Thorns FC 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3
7 Houston Dash 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3
8 Gotham FC 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3
9 Orlando Pride 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 0
10 Racing Louisville FC 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 0
11 Utah Royals 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 0
12 Denver Summit FC 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 0
13 San Diego Wave FC 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0
14 Washington Spirit 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0
15 Boston Legacy FC 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0
16 Chicago Stars FC 1 0 0 1 0 4 −4 0
Updated to match(es) played on March 15, 2026. Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total goal difference; 3) total wins; 4) total goals scored; 5) head-to-head points; 6) head-to-head goal goals scored; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss (if 2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (if ≥3 clubs tied).
USL Super League
2025–26
Regular season
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Sporting JAX 19 11 4 4 37 22 +15 37 Playoffs
2 Lexington 18 7 2 9 33 19 +14 30
3 Dallas Trinity 18 8 6 4 22 25 −3 28
4 Carolina Ascent 19 7 7 5 23 23 0 26
5 Spokane Zephyr 20 6 7 7 22 20 +2 25
6 DC Power 18 5 5 8 24 21 +3 23
7 Brooklyn 19 4 7 8 22 29 −7 20
8 Fort Lauderdale United 19 4 8 7 23 38 −15 19
9 Tampa Bay Sun 18 2 7 9 19 28 −9 15
Updated to match(es) played on March 14, 2026. Source: Gainbridge Super League
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) total goal differential; 3) total goals scored; 4) disciplinary points; 5) drawing of lots.

Cup competitions

NWSL Challenge Cup

International competitions

FIFA Women's Champions Cup
Semi-finals
Team 1ScoreTeam 2
Gotham FC 0–1 Corinthians
3rd Place
Team 1ScoreTeam 2
AS FAR 0–4 Gotham FC

CONCACAF competitions

CONCACAF W Championship Cup
Group

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification AME PAC ORL ALA CHO
1 América 4 3 1 0 12 0 +12 10 Advanced to knockout stage 1–0 2–0
2 Pachuca 4 2 1 1 12 2 +10 7 5–0 6–0
3 Orlando Pride 4 2 1 1 9 3 +6 7 1–1 3–0
4 Alajuelense 4 1 1 2 1 8 −7 4 0–0 1–0
5 Chorrillo 4 0 0 4 0 21 −21 0 0–9 0–5
Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification WAS GFC MON VNR ALI
1 Washington Spirit 4 3 1 0 15 0 +15 10 Advanced to knockout stage 4–0 4–0
2 Gotham FC 4 3 1 0 8 2 +6 10 0–0 2–1
3 Monterrey 4 2 0 2 13 6 +7 6 4–0 8–0
4 Vancouver Rise Academy 4 1 0 3 9 12 −3 3 1–4 8–0
5 Alianza 4 0 0 4 0 25 −25 0 0–7 0–2
Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Knockout stage
Semi-finals
Team 1ScoreTeam 2
América May 20 Gotham FC
Washington Spirit May 20 Pachuca

Honors

Professional

Amateur

References

  1. ^ Chappell, Bill (June 13, 2018). "U.S., Mexico And Canada Win Bid To Host 2026 World Cup". NPR. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  2. ^ "U.S. Women's National Team Will Finish January Training Camp Against Chile on Jan. 27 At Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif". United States Soccer Fedeartion. December 9, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  3. ^ "USA Hosts Belgium on March 28 in Atlanta; Three Days Later, the USMNT Remain in Atlanta to take on Portugal, Presented by Bank of America; Allstate Continental Clásico to be held May 31 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Against an Opponent to be Named Soon; USA hosts Germany on June 6 in Chicago, Ill. in the Coca-Cola Send-Off Match". United States Soccer Federation. December 2, 2026. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  4. ^ "2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Key Details and Qualified Teams". CONCACAF. December 8, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  5. ^ "2025/26 Concacaf W Champions Cup Semifinals Matchups Confirmed". CONCACAF. October 20, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2026.