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MLS 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 30 clubs

With a new MLS season starting this weekend, we have unparalleled previews for each and every team.

, and Backheeled Staff

February 16, 2026 . 7:07 AM

7 min read

Design: Peyton Gallaher

You can binge all 30 MLS previews right up until Saturday's first kick. Or, you can simply read about your favorite team and hate-read about your biggest rival. Whatever floats your boat.

Paid subscribers get access to all the team previews, where we assess why this year will (and won’t) be a success for your team, major offseason moves, tactics, young stars, and so much more. There will also be discussion of fiction books. And clerical errors. And maybe some nepotism? We wear many hats here at Backheeled.

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