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Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Clinching and Elimination Scenarios (Matchday 33) www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...

With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs chase is nearing its conclusion as clubs look to build momentum for an MLS Cup run. This week’s edition of The Pitch looks at key end-of-season trends ahead of the final month of the season: www.mlssoccer.com/news/the-pit...

With two goals tonight, Real Salt Lake’s Sergi Solans brought his 2026 regular-season total to 14, surpassing Duncan McGuire (13 in 2023) for the second-most goals by an MLS SuperDraft selection in his first season out of college in league history.

With two goals in tonight’s victory, FC Dallas’ Petar Musa reached 56 goals across his first three MLS seasons, tying Raúl Díaz Arce (1996-98) for the third-most goals by a player in his first three seasons in league history.

With tonight’s 3-2 victory over Atlanta United, Chicago Fire FC have reached the 50-point mark in consecutive seasons for just the second time in club history and the first time since 2000-01.

With his first-half goal tonight, Orlando City SC’s Antoine Griezmann became the second-fastest player in MLS history to reach 20 goal contributions, accomplishing the feat in just 15 matches. Only Lionel Messi reached the milestone faster (14 matches).

In today’s 4-2 victory, Columbus Crew midfielder Dylan Chambost became the sixth player in club history to record three assists in a single regular-season match.

MLS Player Status Report: Matchday 32 (Sunday, October 25) www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...

With his goal this afternoon to help clinch the Supporters’ Shield, Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar became the first player in MLS history to produce at least 25 goal contributions in five different seasons.

Nashville SC Clinch Supporters’ Shield for First Time in Club History www.mlssoccer.com/news/nashvil...

MLS Player Status Report: Matchday 32 (Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, October 25) www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...

Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Clinching and Elimination Scenarios (Matchday 32) www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...

MLS today opened the voting for its 2026 MLS Year-End Awards. The voting window for the awards began at 12 p.m. ET and will conclude following Decision Day on Monday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. ET. www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-ope...

MLS Player Status Report: Wednesday, October 21 www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...

MLS Unveils 2026 22 Under 22 Rankings www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-unv...

Two trophies are up for grabs on Wednesday night, while Nashville SC is on the verge of clinching the Supporters' Shield this Saturday. More info on those trophy-chasing clubs and a key weekend of MLS action can be found in The Pitch this week: www.mlssoccer.com/news/the-pit...

With his goal tonight, FC Dallas forward Petar Musa moved into second place on the club’s all-time scoring list with 54 goals, surpassing Jesús Ferreira.

With an assist in tonight's Houston Dynamo FC match against FC Dallas, Guilherme has become the second player in club history to record at least 10 goals and 10 assists in a single season, joining Alberth Elis in 2018.

Lionel Messi registered his 15th assist of the season in the first half of tonight's Inter Miami CF match against Atlanta United, making him the first player in MLS history to record at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons.

MLS Player Status Report: Matchday 31 (Sunday, October 18) www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...

MLS Player Status Report: Matchday 31 (Saturday, October 17) www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...

Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Clinching Scenarios (Matchday 31) www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...

By scoring in tonight’s match, LAFC’s Denis Bouanga became the second player in MLS history to score 80 goals over a four-season span, joining Bradley Wright-Phillips from 2014-17 (85).

With two goals and an assist in the first half tonight, Houston Dynamo FC’s Guilherme became the second Brazilian player in MLS history to record at least 25 goal contributions in their debut season (Gabriel Pec, 2024).

With tonight's comeback victory, the Philadelphia Union became just the third team in the post-shootout era to win five matches in a season after trailing at halftime. Four of those five victories have come under interim head coach Ryan Richter.

Following tonight’s result, St. Louis CITY SC has now recorded the longest unbeaten streak in all competitions in MLS history at 21 games, eclipsing Red Bull New York in 2016 (20 games).

With their road win tonight, the Philadelphia Union became the third team in the post-shootout era to win eight-straight games in a single season, joining Charlotte FC (9 in 2025) and Seattle Sounders FC (9 in 2018).

After defeating Sporting Kansas City tonight, Nashville SC has now tied the longest single-season home winning streak in MLS history at 10 games, joining FC Cincinnati (2023) and the San Jose Earthquakes (2002). The club also tied the MLS record for the most home wins in a season with 14.

By providing his 14th assist of the season tonight, the Philadelphia Union’s Cavan Sullivan set the MLS record for the most goal contributions by a teenager in a season in league history with 21, eclipsing Diego Fagúndez (20 in 2013).

In tonight's 3-1 win over Charlotte FC, the Columbus Crew set a club regular-season record with 33 shots, while their 14 shots on target tied for the second most in club history.

By providing a goal tonight, Orlando City SC’s Antoine Griezmann became the first player in MLS history to record at least one goal contribution in 11 of his first 13 MLS appearances.

With his assist in the first half tonight, the New England Revolution’s Carles Gil became the second player in MLS history to record at least 10 assists in six-consecutive seasons, joining Preki (eight).

With their first-half goal tonight, Inter Miami CF has become the fourth team in MLS history to score in 25-straight games in a season, and the first to do so since the LA Galaxy in 2014.

Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Clinching Scenarios (Matchday 30) www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...

A busy double match-week features Nashville SC closing in on their first Supporters’ Shield, while MLS scoring records, Coach of the Year debates and playoff races continue to heat up. More on each of these topics can be found in The Pitch: www.mlssoccer.com/news/the-pit...

With his two-goal effort in Sporting Kansas City’s comeback draw against the Portland Timbers, André Luiz became the first player in club history to score seven goals in his first seven appearances.

With his goal against Houston Dynamo FC, Minnesota United FC's Kelvin Yeboah scored his 15th goal of the season, setting a club record for most goals in a single season.

With his goal against Charlotte FC, FC Dallas' Petar Musa scored his 19th goal of the season, setting a club record for most goals in a single season.

With two assists in Charlotte FC's 3-2 win against FC Dallas, Pep Biel reached 51 goal contributions for Charlotte, becoming the first player in club history to reach the 50-goal contribution mark.

MLS Player Status Report: Matchday 29 (Saturday, October 10) www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...

Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Clinching Scenarios (Matchday 29) www.mlssoccer.com/news/matchda...

MLS Player Status Report: Tuesday, October 6 www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...

A full slate of MLS matches returns this weekend as The Pitch focuses on the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs picture tightening, St. Louis CITY SC closing in on an MLS record, the U.S. and Canada renewing their rivalry, and MLS NEXT Talent ID Weekend returning. www.mlssoccer.com/news/the-pit...

MLS Player Status Report: Thursday, October 1 www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...

MLS Player Status Report: Wednesday, September 30

This week's edition of The Pitch looks at a historic day for MLS teenagers with the U.S. Men's National Team, Nashville SC's pursuit of the league's single-season records, and standout performances during the September international window. www.mlssoccer.com/news/the-pit...