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After the global spectacle of the 2026 World Cup, Major League Soccer returns with a slate of six rivalry fixtures that pit fresh signings against established powers, setting the stage for a competitive stretch.
Sporting Kansas City lost a tightly contested MLS match 3-2 to St. Louis City, with a late penalty deciding the outcome. The I-70 Series saw both sides trade goals, and Kansas City now turns its focus to a home clash with Minnesota United.
MLS resumes after the World Cup break with key matches, while US internationals Alex Zendejas and Marco Farfan begin the 2026 Liga MX Apertura.
St. Louis City extended its unbeaten run to six games with a 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City, highlighted by Eduard Lowen’s late penalty and a looming clash with LA Galaxy.
As MLS Matchday 18 approaches, teams battle for positioning ahead of the All-Star showcase in Charlotte, where Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will sit out, while teenage sensation Julian Hall eyes a breakthrough.
The first full matchday after the 2026 FIFA World Cup pause saw a host of international stars deliver standout displays, reshaping early-season narratives.