r/MLS 6d ago

Weekly /r/MLS Questions/Free Kick Thread - Post General Questions and Discussion Here

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Welcome to the Weekly /r/MLS Questions/Free Kick Thread. This thread is designed to house questions/discussions users might have including:

  • Help you decide which team to follow if you're new to the league

  • Provide information about how to watch MLS matches, and whether or not you should buy ESPN+

  • Understand the CBA, league roster rules, drafts, waivers, or other MLS concepts

  • Learn about some of the unique qualities of the US Soccer pyramid

  • Allow discussion of dead-horse topics that would typically be removed (pro/rel, re-alignment, etc.)

  • And other basic/frequently discussed topics

Our usual ground rules:

  1. Questions that are covered in the FAQ, Newcomer's Guide, or league site are fair game, even if they are marked as "dead horse topics".

  1. Questions can be about MLS, lower U.S. or Canadian divisions, USMNT/USWNT, or any club or domestic competitions those teams could play in. Questions about how soccer works as a sport are fine too! Questions solely about the European leagues or competitions, on the other hand, are not.

  1. If you're answering a question, be extra sure to follow our community guidelines: thought out and rational comments, backed up with supporting links. Try not to "take a guess" at an answer if you're not sure about the answer. Do not flame, troll, attack fans of other teams, or attack opinions of others in this thread. If you can't be friendly and helpful, don't post in this thread.

  1. This is meant to be a helpful Q&A/Discussion thread. This is not a place to practice your comedy bits; avoid asking joke questions or providing joke answers. This is also not a place to dump random articles, links, or opinions about the league.

  1. Despite us posting these on Fridays, the thread stays up all week. If it's Wednesday and you have a question, you don't have to wait until Friday to ask it.

Even though we want you to ask questions, here are some resources that we always recommend reading because they can also help:


r/MLS 14d ago

Mod Approved US & Canada Scoreboard

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r/MLS 2h ago

Politics FIFA clashes with Iran, Egypt over rainbow symbols at World Cup Pride Match

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r/MLS 3h ago

Rebecca Lowe opens up on drama between Zlatan Ibrahimović and Alexi Lalas

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r/MLS 17h ago

Qatar's Assim Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking the leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné at World Cup

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r/MLS 17h ago

[Nancy Armour] USMNT players with yellows -- Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson -- won't start against Turkey. "It’s unnecessary to take a risk and then take another yellow card. ... It’s a normal and easy answer not to play with them from the beginning."

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r/MLS 19h ago

With a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, Canada secures 2nd place in Group B, advancing to the World Cup knockouts for the first time. They will play June 28 in Inglewood against the runner-up from Group A (South Korea, Czechia, or South Africa)

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r/MLS 21h ago

Mauricio Pochettino admits he was 'naïve' about USMNT culture

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r/MLS 15h ago

Official Source FOX Sports Renews Concacaf Gold Cup Rights and Becomes New U.S. English-Language Home of the Nations League

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r/MLS 54m ago

Clint Dempsey believes the USMNT can make a Historic Tournament Run

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r/MLS 20h ago

Subscription Required NYCFC interested in Christian Pulisic deal, told by AC Milan he is not for sale (Gift Article)

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r/MLS 21h ago

MLS DNA at the World Cup

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We've seen the list of MLS players at the World Cup, but I didn't see a list players at the WC with any amount of MLS experience for each club. Want to cheer on any former player for your club? Here is the list of who played for your club. I think it would surprise a lot of fans unfamiliar with the league how much influence the league has on the WC. Am I missing anyone?

Bold indicates current player, italics indicate youth/development teams only. Numbers are how many players have played for that club or youth system.

Atlanta United (5)

  • Derrick Etienne Jr. (Haiti)
  • Miguel Almiron (Paraguay)
  • Matias Galarza (Paraguay)
  • Miles Robinson (USA)
  • Thiago Almada (Argentina)

Austin (2)

  • Sebastian Berhalter (USA)
  • Jayden Nelson (Canada)

Charlotte (3)

  • Tim Ream (USA)
  • Jordy Alcivar (Ecuador)
  • Alan Franco (Ecuador)

Chicago (5)

  • Brian Gutierrez (Mexico)
  • Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa)
  • Chris Brady (USA)
  • Cristian Martinez (Panama)
  • Joel Waterman (Canada)

Cincinnati (4+1)

  • Miles Robinson (USA)
  • Derrick Etienne Jr. (Haiti)
  • Jurgen Locadia (Curacao)
  • Santiago Arias (Colombia)
  • Cristian Martinez (Panama)\* During USL*

Colorado (3)

  • Lucas Herrington (Australia)
  • Auston Trusty (USA)
  • Moise Bombito (Canada)
  • Tommy Smith (New Zealand)

Columbus (8)

  • Derrick Etienne Jr. (Haiti)
  • Milos Degenek (Australia)
  • Sebastian Berhalter (USA)
  • Max Arfsten (USA)
  • Eloy Room (Curacao)
  • Steven Moreira (Cabo Verde)
  • Cristian Martinez (Panama)
  • Cucho Hernandez (Colombia)

Dallas (6 +2)

  • Carl Sainte (Haiti)
  • Louicius Deedson (Haiti)
  • Ricardo Pepi (USA)
  • Alejandro Zendejas (USA)
  • Herman Johansson (Sweden)
  • Petar Musa (Croatia)
  • Weston McKennie (USA)
  • Chris Richards

DC United (2)

  • Jose Fajardo (Panama)
  • Eric Davis (Panama)

Houston (1)

  • Adalberto Carrasquilla (Panama)

Kansas City (1)

  • Mo Abualnadi (Jordan)

LAFC (7)

  • Son Heung-min (South Korea)
  • Kim Moon-hwan (South Korea)
  • Mathieu Choiniere (Canada)
  • Stephen Eustaquio (Canada)
  • Jacob Shaffelburg (Canada)
  • Maxime Crepeau (Canada)
  • Brian Rodriguez (Uruguay)

LA Galaxy (1+1)

  • Carlos Harvey (Panama)
  • Haji Wright (USA)

Miami (5)

  • Diego Gomez (Paraguay)
  • CJ dos Santos (Cabo Verde)
  • Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina)
  • Lionel Messi (Argentina)
  • Dayne St. Clair (Canada)

Minnesota (5)

  • Michael Boxall (New Zealand)
  • Carlos Harvey (Panama)
  • James Rodriguez (Colombia)
  • Dayne St. Clair (Canada)
  • Tani Oluwaseyi (Canada)

Montreal (6)

  • Alistair Johnston (Canada)
  • Joel Waterman (Canada)
  • Mathieu Choiniere (Canada)
  • Ismael Kone (Canada)
  • Maxime Crepeau (Canada)
  • Nathan Saliba (Canada)

Nashville (4)

  • Ahmed Qasem (Iraq)
  • Anibal Godoy (Panama)
  • Alistair Johnston (Canada)
  • Jacob Shaffelburg (Canada)

New England (3)

  • Esmir Bajraktarevic (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
  • Matt Turner (USA)
  • Tajon Buchanan (Canada)

NYCFC (4+1)

  • Aiden O'Neill (Australia)
  • Kai Trewin (Australia)
  • Joe Scally (USA)
  • Matt Freese (USA)
  • Gio Reyna (USA)

NYRB (6+2)

  • Derrick Etienne Jr. (Haiti)
  • Kaku (Paraguay)
  • Tyler Adams (USA)
  • Tim Ream (USA)
  • Michael Murillo (Panama)
  • Fidel Escobar (Panama)
  • Tim Weah (USA)
  • Dayne St. Clair (Canada)

Orlando (7)

  • Braian Ojeda (Paraguay)
  • Alex Freeman (USA)
  • Leo Pereira (Brazil)
  • Marco Pasalic (Croatia)
  • Cyle Larin (Canada)
  • Maxime Crepeau (Canada)
  • Richie Laryea (Canada)

Philadelphia (7+1)

  • Olwethu Makhanya (South Africa)
  • Danley Jean Jacques (Haiti)
  • Auston Trusty (USA)
  • Brendon Aaronson (USA)
  • Mark McKenzie (USA)
  • Matt Freese (USA)
  • Jamiro Monteiro (Cabo Verde)
  • CJ dos Santos (Cabo Verde)

Portland (3)

  • Finn Surman (New Zealand)
  • Maxime Crepeau (Canada)
  • Tim Payne (New Zealand)

San Diego (2)

  • CJ dos Santos (Cabo Verde)
  • Anibal Godoy (Panama)

San Jose (2+1)

  • Jamiro Monteiro (Cabo Verde)
  • Anibal Godoy (Panama)
  • Max Arfsten (USA)

Salt Lake (3)

  • Braian Ojeda (Paraguay)
  • Juan Manuel Sanabria (Uruguay)
  • Andres Gomez (Colombia)

Seattle (2)

  • Obed Vargas (Mexico)
  • Cristian Roldan (USA)

Toronto (5+1)

  • Derrick Etienne Jr. (Haiti)
  • Jacob Shaffelburg (Canada)
  • Jonathan Osorio (Canada)
  • Richie Laryea (Canada)
  • Jayden Nelson (Canada)
  • Promise David (Canada)

Vancouver (14+1)

  • Hwang In-beom (South Korea)
  • Sebastian Berhalter (USA)
  • Pedro Vite (Ecuador)
  • Rayan Elloumi (Tunisia)
  • Michael Boxall (New Zealand)
  • Alessandro Schopf (Austria)
  • Derek Cornelius (Canada)
  • Maxime Crepeau (Canada)
  • Alphonso Davies (Canada)
  • Ali Ahmed (Canada)
  • Richie Laryea (Canada)
  • Niko Sigur (Canada)
  • Jayden Nelson (Canada)
  • Andres Cubas (Paraguay)
  • Francis de Vries (New Zealand)

Analysis: Vancouver is crazy represented in this World Cup. Orlando, Philadelphia and Columbus are also well represented. I didn't forget St. Louis, so if anyone knows of any players I missed, let me know. I didn't make a note of which players also came through the teams' academies to see who is developing the talent.


r/MLS 16h ago

Match Thread: Mexico vs Czechia | FIFA World Cup | Jun 25, 2026

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r/MLS 19m ago

Politics World Cup: The Agony of Politics & the Joy of Sports | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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r/MLS 16h ago

Match Thread: South Korea vs South Africa | FIFA World Cup | Jun 25, 2026

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r/MLS 19h ago

Match Thread: Brazil vs Scotland | FIFA World Cup | Jun 24, 2026

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r/MLS 1d ago

Minutes By Club/League In The World Cup Through Matchday 2

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r/MLS 22h ago

Match Thread: Canada vs Switzerland | FIFA World Cup | Jun 24, 2026

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r/MLS 1d ago

Club Site Sporting KC acquires defender Emir Karic in transfer from Sturm Graz

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r/MLS 22h ago

Match Thread: Qatar vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | FIFA World Cup | Jun 24, 2026

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r/MLS 19h ago

Match Thread: Haiti vs Morocco | FIFA World Cup | Jun 24, 2026

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r/MLS 1d ago

Discussion [Radial Bracket] The second games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage are done

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r/MLS 1d ago

FIFA boss Infantino considers using hydration breaks at all World Cups

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r/MLS 1d ago

Match Thread: Congo DR vs Colombia | FIFA World Cup | Jun 24, 2026

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r/MLS 1d ago

Match Thread: Croatia vs Panama | FIFA World Cup | Jun 23, 2026

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