The 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season has officially kicked off, marking the league’s 30th anniversary with a bang. All 30 teams are back in action, including the debut of expansion club San Diego FC
🗓️ Key Dates to Remember
- Season Start: February 22–23, 2025
- MLS All-Star Game: July 23 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, TX
- Decision Day (Final Regular Season Matches): October 18
- Leagues Cup: July 29 – August 31
- FIFA Club World Cup & Gold Cup Break: June 15–24
🏆 Playoff Format
The Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs will feature 18 teams—nine from each conference. The top seven teams in each conference receive a first-round bye, while teams ranked 8th and 9th face off in a single-elimination Wild Card match. The playoffs progress through a best-of-three Round One, followed by single-elimination Conference Semifinals and Finals, culminating in the MLS Cup Final .
🌟 Teams to Watch
- Inter Miami CF: With Lionel Messi entering his second full season, expectations are high for the 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners .
- LA Galaxy: The reigning MLS Cup champions aim to defend their title with a strong roster.
- Columbus Crew: Currently unbeaten after seven matches, the Crew have bolstered their squad with the addition of midfielder Dániel Gazdag
- San Diego FC: The league’s newest expansion team is eager to make a statement in their inaugural season.
📺 How to Watch
All MLS matches are available to stream live on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of the action.
Stay tuned to LatestPlayoffNews.com for comprehensive coverage, match analyses, and all the excitement as the 2025 MLS season unfolds.