Annual draft in two stages with declining salary requirements for eligible out-of-contract players.
The MLS Cup Playoffs determine the league champion through a single-elimination tournament. The top 9 teams from each co...
The MLS Cup Playoffs include 18 teams total, with 9 qualifying from each conference. This means that more than half the ...
The MLS regular season typically begins in late February or early March and concludes in mid-October, spanning approxima...
MLS uses the standard international soccer points system: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a los...
The Supporters Shield is awarded to the MLS team with the most points during the regular season, regardless of conferenc...