Major League Soccer (MLS) is a men's professional soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation, which represents the sport's highest level in the United States. The league comprises 29 teams - 26 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada - since the 2023 season.

29 MLS clubs MLS Regular Season. Each of the 29 MLS clubs will play 34 matches in the MLS Regular Season, 17 at home and 17 away. All Clubs in the Eastern Conference will play all intra-conference opponents two (2) times and six (6) cross-conference opponents one (1) time.

December 17, 1993, United StatesMLS / Founded

Major League Soccer (MLS), North American professional football (soccer) league that is the highest level of soccer competition on that continent.

1 - MLS was founded on December 17th 1993 as part of the USA's successful bid to host the 1994 World Cup. 2 - The MLS's governing body is called the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), with its headquarters based in Chicago, Illinois.

The league has 29 teams in 29 stadiums as of the 2023 season: 26 in the United States and 3 in Canada; a 30th team is planned to enter in 2025.

A Major League Soccer club's active roster is comprised of up to 30 players. All 30 players are eligible for selection to the game-day squad during the regular season and playoffs.

Lamar HuntPhilip Anschutz MLS/Founders

MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL are commonly referred to as the "Big Four". Each of these is the wealthiest professional club competition in its sport worldwide, and along with the English Premier League they make up the top five sports leagues by revenue in the world.

NEW YORK (Wednesday, May 24, 2023) – With players from 81 countries across six continents represented on 2023 rosters, Major League Soccer features the most geographically diverse and youthful player pool of any top men's professional league across North America.

1 – Chris Wondolowski: With 174 goals, Wondolowski is the undisputed leader of this list. His long and prolific career, including stints with the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo, is a testament to dedication and efficiency in the box.

30 stadiums The NFL is now down to 30 stadiums for its 32 teams, with the New York Giants and New York Jets sharing MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers sharing SoFi Stadium in southern California.