Steven Alzate

May 25th, 2026

Who Won MLS in 2025? Season Review and What It Means for USMNT at the World Cup

Recap of the 2025 MLS season and what the league's current form tells us about the USMNT's World Cup 2026 chances.

May 25th, 2026

What Is Major League Soccer? A UK Fan's Complete Guide to MLS

MLS is growing fast, especially with the 2026 World Cup bringing global attention. This guide explains the league structure, how it differs from European football, and why UK fans should care.

April 17th, 2026

MLS Attendance Records 2026: Which Clubs Draw the Biggest Crowds?

Data-driven piece ranking MLS clubs by average attendance and total attendance this season. Include historical context on attendance growth and which expansion clubs are drawing big numbers. Taps into American sports culture where attendance figures are widely discussed and searched.

April 17th, 2026

MLS Players to Watch in 2026: The Breakout Stars of the Season

Profile piece covering the standout performers and breakout stars early in the 2026 MLS season. Include key stats, playing style descriptions and why each player is worth watching. Builds the player content vertical in the US market to mirror what the Kerkez, Tonali and Beto articles do for the Premier League.

April 17th, 2026

How Do MLS Playoffs Work? Format, Rules and How Teams Qualify

Clear explainer covering the full MLS playoff structure including how many teams qualify, the format of each round, home advantage rules and how the MLS Cup final works. Evergreen content that gains search volume as the season progresses. Good entry point for newer MLS fans finding the site through standings or top scorers content.

April 17th, 2026

MLS Top Scorers 2026: The Golden Boot Race

Ranking of top scorers in the 2026 MLS season with goals, assists, minutes played and goals per 90 stats. Cover both conferences. Mirrors the successful EFL Championship top scorers format which has the site's highest CTR. Keep updated weekly through the season for freshness.

April 17th, 2026

MLS Standings 2026: Full Table, Points and Conference Rankings

Full MLS standings page for both Eastern and Western Conference with points, goal difference, form guide and playoff position tracker. April is early season so search interest is building toward its first peak. Use structured tables throughout for featured snippet targeting. First major US standings piece for the site.

March 20th, 2026

How does expansion work in MLS? New teams, new cities, and what comes next

A look at how MLS has grown from 10 teams to 30, how the expansion process works, what cities pay to join the league, and which cities could be next. Covers the business side of MLS growth in a way that is accessible to casual fans.

March 20th, 2026

What is the Supporter’s Shield in MLS and why does it matter?

A guide to the Supporters' Shield, the award given to the team with the best regular season record in MLS. Covering how it works, past winners, and the debate about whether it matters more than the MLS Cup.

March 20th, 2026

How does the MLS draft work? A complete guide for new fans

An explainer on the MLS SuperDraft, how college players enter the league, what the draft order is based on, and how it compares to drafts in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. Aimed at soccer fans unfamiliar with the American draft system.