News Summary
The upcoming Major League Soccer season is set to be the busiest in league history, with 30 clubs juggling multiple competitions alongside their regular season. Teams like Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders, and LAFC will face intense schedules, competing in events such as the FIFA Club World Cup. Summer friendlies have been significantly reduced, with only a few matches planned against European clubs. Despite the challenges, the league promises a thrilling season filled with competitive matches and heightened fan engagement, culminating in a highly anticipated rivalry game between LA Galaxy and LAFC.
New York City, NY – The 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season is set to become the most congested in the league’s history, featuring 30 clubs embracing a busy schedule filled with five different competitions, alongside their regular season commitments. Given the full slate of activities, many clubs will be stretched to their limits as they navigate both domestic and international challenges.
The unprecedented demands of the upcoming season mean that most teams are expected to participate in at least two competitions. Notable clubs such as Inter Miami CF, Seattle Sounders FC, and Los Angeles FC will take on additional pressure by competing in the FIFA Club World Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup, and Leagues Cup, all while simultaneously aiming for a successful regular season adding to their intense schedules.
Due to this heavy match congestion, there will be a marked reduction in summer friendlies for MLS teams, with only four matches against European clubs scheduled. This is a significant cutback from previous seasons, which often featured more friendly matches. Among the scheduled friendlies, Aston Villa will conduct a two-game series in the U.S., starting with a match against St. Louis CITY SC on July 30, followed by Nashville SC on August 2.
St. Louis CITY SC is currently experiencing challenges in the league, having sacked their manager after 15 games due to the team’s poor performance. In contrast, Nashville SC is having a more favorable season, recently competing as a semifinalist in the U.S. Open Cup and possibly utilizing a rotated squad when facing Aston Villa.
Another notable match in the summer schedule includes the Philadelphia Union hosting Eintracht Frankfurt on August 2. This game forms part of Frankfurt’s internationalization strategy leading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and strengthens the sister city partnership between Philadelphia and Frankfurt that began in 2015.
D.C. United will also participate in international competition, facing the Ethiopian men’s national team, which is ranked 156th by FIFA. The Ethiopian team is preparing for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, trying to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.
The upcoming season is set to commence with significant fixtures, including Inter Miami CF opening their season on February 22 against New York City FC. Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, will begin its campaign at the Coachella Valley Invitational, where they will face the Chicago Fire on February 5.
Beyond these competitive matches, fans can anticipate the broadcasting of over 510 regular-season games via the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Each MLS club will face six out-of-conference opponents during the regular season, adding further variety to the match schedule.
A highlight of the upcoming season will undoubtedly be the rivalry match between LA Galaxy and LAFC, scheduled for July 19, 2025. This encounter is expected to draw significant interest as it continues to showcase one of the most storied rivalries in the league.
As the 2025 MLS season approaches, clubs are preparing for not just a regular season filled with challenges but also for successful navigation through the various competitions. The league is committed to ensuring that regular MLS play continues even during the Leagues Cup, providing fans with a season full of exciting soccer action.
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- SI: MLS Friendlies This Summer
- MLS Soccer: 2025 Regular Season Schedule
- Inter Miami CF: 2025 MLS Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Major League Soccer
- Google Search: MLS 2025 Season
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