MLS: How to Follow the Season, Scores, Transfers and Streaming

Want to keep up with Major League Soccer without drowning in stats? This page gives clear, practical tips on how to follow MLS: when the season runs, where to watch games, how transfers work, and what to track if you care about fantasy or betting. No fluff — just the things that matter.

The MLS regular season usually runs from late winter or spring through autumn, with playoffs and the MLS Cup after that. Teams play a mix of conference and cross-conference matches, so schedules can look random. Key dates are the opening weekend, the summer transfer window, and playoff kickoffs. If you know those, you can plan your weekends around the biggest games.

How to Watch MLS

Streaming is the easiest option. MLS Season Pass on Apple TV offers most out-of-market matches and highlights. Local broadcasters still show big local games, and national channels air marquee matchups and playoffs. If you travel, use the league app and VPN where allowed, and follow club social channels for live clips and updates. Tickets sell fast for derby games, so buy early if you want to see rivals in person.

Top Things to Track This Season

Follow a few simple things and you’ll stay ahead of the crowd: fixtures and kickoff times, injury news, transfer rumors, and form runs (wins, draws, losses). Also watch international call-ups — they can leave clubs short during key stretches. Rivalry games like LA Galaxy vs LAFC or New York derbies draw extra attention and often shape playoff races.

If you care about transfers, remember MLS uses allocation rules, designated player spots, and salary caps. That means moves can be more about roster rules than just money. Watch for Designated Player signings and trade windows around midseason; those often change a team’s title chances quickly.

Fantasy players should set lineups based on form and travel. West Coast teams traveling east face jet lag and odd kickoff times, so check the full schedule before locking a captain. Keep an eye on fixture congestion — teams playing midweek in international competitions may rotate squads for weekend games.

If you bet, focus on head-to-head trends, injuries, and recent home/away records. Avoid relying on a single stat. Good bettors cross-check lineup news, weather, and motivation — a team fighting relegation or pushing for playoffs behaves differently than a mid-table side with nothing to play for.

For daily updates, follow official MLS channels, club Twitter and Instagram, and reliable beat reporters on X. Use the MLS app for live scores, custom alerts, and lineup confirmations. Bookmark this tag for quick links to match previews, predictions, and transfer updates we publish.

Want reminders? Set calendar alerts for key derby dates, playoff qualifiers. Subscribe to the newsletter for match previews and alerts about transfers affecting African players in MLS. If you're new to the league, pick a local team or big-name roster to follow — it makes games more fun and easier to track.