2025 in American soccer

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Soccer in the United States
Season2025
  2024 Flag of the United States.svg 2026  

The 2025 season is the 113th season of competitive soccer in the United States. The season begins with friendlies for the USMNT and SheBelieves Cup for the USWNT in January and February, respectively. [1] [2]

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At the international level, qualifying MLS clubs competed in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup, and qualifying NWSL clubs are competing in the inaugural 2025–26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup. Two MLS clubs, Inter Miami CF and Seattle Sounders FC, will play in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted by the United States. [3]

National teams

Men's

Senior

As of January 22, 2025.
WinsLossesDraws
200
Friendlies
January 18 United States  Flag of the United States.svg3–1Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela Fort Lauderdale, Florida
15:00 ET
Report
Stadium: Chase Stadium
Attendance: 18,008
Referee: Steven Madrigal (Costa Rica)
January 22 United States  Flag of the United States.svg3–0Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica Orlando, Florida
19:00 ET
Report Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
Attendance: 13,580
Referee: Cristhofer Corado (Guatemala)
2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League
March 20SF United States  Flag of the United States.svgvFlag of Panama.svg  Panama Inglewood, California
19:00 ETStadium: SoFi Stadium
March 233rd/F United States  Flag of the United States.svgvFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada or Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Inglewood, California
18:00/21:30 ETStadium: SoFi Stadium
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Goalscorers
PlayerGoals
Patrick Agyemang 2
Caden Clark 1
Jack McGlynn
Matko Miljevic
Brian White
Total6

U–17

CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification
Group F
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3300310+319 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 320196+36
3Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis 3102101223
4Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands 3003537320
Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
February 10 United States  Flag of the United States.svg22–0Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands San José, Costa Rica
8:00 pm EST
Report Stadium: Estadio Nacional
Attendance: 100
Referee: Jose Valladares (HON)
February 12 Saint Kitts and Nevis  Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg0–7Flag of the United States.svg  United States San José, Costa Rica
Stadium: Estadio Nacional
Referee: Evens Julmis (Bahamas)
2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup

Women's

Senior

As of January 1, 2025.
WinsLossesDraws
000
Friendlies
SheBelieves Cup
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 00000000
2Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 00000000
3Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 00000000
4Flag of the United States.svg  United States (H)00000000
First match(es) will be played: February 20, 2025. Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result; 5) fair play ranking.
(H) Hosts
February 26 United States  Flag of the United States.svgvFlag of Japan.svg  Japan San Diego, California
22:30 ETStadium: Snapdragon Stadium


Goalscorers
PlayerGoals
Total0

U–20

CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship

Club competitions

Men's

League competitions

Major League Soccer
Conference tables
Eastern Conference

MLS Eastern Conference table (2025)
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Atlanta United FC 00000000Qualification for round one and the CONCACAF Champions Cup round one
2 Charlotte FC 00000000Qualification for round one
3 Chicago Fire FC 00000000
4 FC Cincinnati 00000000
5 Columbus Crew 00000000
6 D.C. United 00000000
7 Inter Miami CF 00000000
8 CF Montréal 00000000Qualification for the wild-card round
9 Nashville SC 00000000
10 New England Revolution 00000000
11 New York City FC 00000000
12 New York Red Bulls 00000000
13 Orlando City SC 00000000
14 Philadelphia Union 00000000
15 Toronto FC 00000000
First match(es) will be played: February 22, 2025. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Western Conference

MLS Western Conference table (2025)
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Austin FC 00000000Qualification for round one and the CONCACAF Champions Cup round one
2 Colorado Rapids 00000000Qualification for round one
3 FC Dallas 00000000
4 Houston Dynamo FC 00000000
5 LA Galaxy 00000000
6 Los Angeles FC 00000000
7 Minnesota United FC 00000000
8 Portland Timbers 00000000Qualification for the wild-card round
9 Real Salt Lake 00000000
10 San Diego FC 00000000
11 San Jose Earthquakes 00000000
12 Seattle Sounders FC 00000000
13 St. Louis City SC 00000000
14 Sporting Kansas City 00000000
15 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 00000000
First match(es) will be played: February 22, 2025. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall 2025 table

Note: the table below has no impact on playoff qualification and is used solely for determining host of the MLS Cup, certain CCL spots, the Supporters' Shield trophy, seeding in the 2026 Canadian Championship, and 2025 MLS draft. The conference tables are the sole determinant for teams qualifying for the playoffs.

Overall MLS standings table
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPts
1 Atlanta United FC 00000000
2 Austin FC 00000000
3 Charlotte FC 00000000
4 Chicago Fire FC 00000000
5 FC Cincinnati 00000000
6 Columbus Crew 00000000
7 Colorado Rapids 00000000
8 FC Dallas 00000000
9 D.C. United 00000000
10 Houston Dynamo FC 00000000
11 LA Galaxy 00000000
12 Los Angeles FC 00000000
13 Inter Miami CF 00000000
14 Minnesota United FC 00000000
15 CF Montréal 00000000
16 Nashville SC 00000000
17 New England Revolution 00000000
18 New York City FC 00000000
19 New York Red Bulls 00000000
20 Orlando City SC 00000000
21 Philadelphia Union 00000000
22 Portland Timbers 00000000
23 Real Salt Lake 00000000
24 San Diego FC 00000000
25 San Jose Earthquakes 00000000
26 Seattle Sounders FC 00000000
27 St. Louis City SC 00000000
28 Sporting Kansas City 00000000
29 Toronto FC 00000000
30 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 00000000
First match(es) will be played: February 22, 2025. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
USL Championship
Conference tables

Eastern Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Birmingham Legion FC 00000000 Playoffs
2 Charleston Battery 00000000
3 Detroit City FC 00000000
4 Hartford Athletic 00000000
5 Indy Eleven 00000000
6 Loudoun United FC 00000000
7 Louisville City FC 00000000
8 Miami FC 00000000
9 North Carolina FC 00000000
10 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 00000000
11 Rhode Island FC 00000000
12 Tampa Bay Rowdies 00000000
First match(es) will be played: March 8, 2025. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots

Western Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 00000000 Playoffs
2 El Paso Locomotive FC 00000000
3 Las Vegas Lights FC 00000000
4 Lexington SC 00000000
5 Monterey Bay FC 00000000
6 New Mexico United 00000000
7 Oakland Roots SC 00000000
8 Orange County SC 00000000
9 Phoenix Rising FC 00000000
10 Sacramento Republic FC 00000000
11 San Antonio FC 00000000
12 FC Tulsa 00000000
First match(es) will be played: March 8, 2025. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
USL League One
League table
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 AV Alta FC 00000000 Playoffs
2 Charlotte Independence 00000000
3 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC 00000000
4 FC Naples 00000000
5 Forward Madison FC 00000000
6 Greenville Triumph SC 00000000
7 One Knoxville SC 00000000
8 Union Omaha 00000000
9 Portland Hearts of Pine 00000000
10 Spokane Velocity FC 00000000
11 Richmond Kickers 00000000
12 South Georgia Tormenta FC 00000000
13 Texoma FC 00000000
14 Westchester SC 00000000
First match(es) will be played: March 7, 2025. Source: USL League One
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) points earned against top four finishers; 6) disciplinary points; 7) drawing of lots.
MLS Next Pro
Eastern Conference
PosDivTeamPldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1SE Atlanta United 2 000000000Qualification for the Playoffs
2SE Carolina Core FC 000000000
3SE Chattanooga FC 000000000
4NE Chicago Fire FC II 000000000
5NE FC Cincinnati 2 000000000
6NE Columbus Crew 2 000000000
7SE Crown Legacy FC 000000000
8SE Huntsville City FC 000000000
9SE Inter Miami CF II 000000000
10NE New England Revolution II 000000000
11NE New York City FC II 000000000
12NE New York Red Bulls II 000000000
13SE Orlando City B 000000000
14NE Philadelphia Union II 000000000
15NE Toronto FC II 000000000
First match(es) will be played: March 7, 2025. Source: MLSNP Eastern Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Western Conference
PosDivTeamPldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1FR Austin FC II 000000000Qualification for the Playoffs
2FR Colorado Rapids 2 000000000
3FR Houston Dynamo 2 000000000
4FR Minnesota United FC 2 000000000
5PC Los Angeles FC 2 000000000
6FR North Texas SC 000000000
7PC Portland Timbers 2 000000000
8PC Real Monarchs 000000000
9FR Sporting Kansas City II 000000000
10FR St. Louis City 2 000000000
11PC Tacoma Defiance 000000000
12PC The Town FC 000000000
13PC Ventura County FC 000000000
14PC Whitecaps FC 2 000000000
First match(es) will be played: March 7, 2025. Source: MLSNP Western Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall table
PosTeamPldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsAwards
1 Atlanta United 2 000000000Regular season champion
2 Austin FC II 000000000
3 Carolina Core FC 000000000
4 Chattanooga FC 000000000
5 Chicago Fire FC II 000000000
6 FC Cincinnati 2 000000000
7 Colorado Rapids 2 000000000
8 Columbus Crew 2 000000000
9 Crown Legacy FC 000000000
10 Houston Dynamo 2 000000000
11 Huntsville City FC 000000000
12 Inter Miami CF II 000000000
13 Los Angeles FC 2 000000000
14 Minnesota United FC 2 000000000
15 New England Revolution II 000000000
16 New York City FC II 000000000
17 New York Red Bulls II 000000000
18 North Texas SC 000000000
19 Orlando City B 000000000
20 Philadelphia Union II 000000000
21 Portland Timbers 2 000000000
22 Real Monarchs 000000000
23 St. Louis City 2 000000000
24 Sporting Kansas City II 000000000
25 Tacoma Defiance 000000000
26 Toronto FC II 000000000
27 The Town FC 000000000
28 Ventura County FC 000000000
29 Whitecaps FC 2 000000000
First match(es) will be played: March 7, 2025. Source: MLSNP
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)

Cup competitions

US Open Cup

International competitions

FIFA Club World Cup
Group A
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Flag of Brazil.svg Palmeiras 00000000Advance to knockout stage
2 Flag of Portugal.svg Porto 00000000
3 Flag of Egypt.svg Al Ahly 00000000
4 Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 00000000
First match(es) will be played: June 14, 2025. Source: FIFA
Group B
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain 00000000Advance to knockout stage
2 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Madrid 00000000
3 Flag of Brazil.svg Botafogo 00000000
4 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC 00000000
First match(es) will be played: June 15, 2025. Source: FIFA
CONCACAF competitions
CONCACAF Champions Cup
ClubCompetitionFinal round
Columbus Crew 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16
Los Angeles FC Round One
Colorado Rapids Round One
Inter Miami CF Round One
LA Galaxy Round of 16
FC Cincinnati Round One
Real Salt Lake Round One
Sporting Kansas City Round One
Seattle Sounders FC Round One

teams in bold are still active in the competition

Round one
Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Colorado Rapids   Flag of the United States.svg Flag of the United States.svg   Los Angeles FC 2–1 25 Feb
Sporting Kansas City   Flag of the United States.svg Flag of the United States.svg   Inter Miami CF 19 Feb 25 Feb
Antigua   Flag of Guatemala.svg Flag of the United States.svg   Seattle Sounders FC 19 Feb 26 Feb
Motagua   Flag of Honduras.svg Flag of the United States.svg   FC Cincinnati 19 Feb 26 Feb
Herediano   Flag of Costa Rica.svg Flag of the United States.svg   Real Salt Lake 0–0 26 Feb
Round of 16
Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
  Flag of the United States.svg Flag of the United States.svg   Columbus Crew Mar 4 Mar 11
  Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg   Cavalier Mar 6 Mar 13
Flag of the United States.svg   LA Galaxy Mar 5 Mar 12
Leagues Cup
League stage

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Atlanta United FC 000000000 Advance to knockout stage
2 FC Cincinnati 000000000
3 Charlotte FC 000000000
4 Columbus Crew 000000000
5 Colorado Rapids 000000000
6 Houston Dynamo FC 000000000
7 LA Galaxy 000000000
8 Los Angeles FC 000000000
9 Inter Miami CF 000000000
10 Minnesota United FC 000000000
11 CF Montréal 000000000
12 New York City FC 000000000
13 New York Red Bulls 000000000
14 Orlando City SC 000000000
15 Portland Timbers 000000000
16 Real Salt Lake 000000000
17 San Diego FC 000000000
18 Seattle Sounders FC 000000000
First match(es) will be played: July 29, 2025. Source: Leagues Cup
Knockout stage
Team 1ScoreTeam 2
MLS 1 Flag of Mexico.svg  Liga MX 4
MLS 2 Flag of Mexico.svg  Liga MX 3
Liga MX 1  Flag of Mexico.svg MLS 4
Liga MX 2  Flag of Mexico.svg MLS 3

Women's

League competitions

National Women's Soccer League
Regular season
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Angel City FC 00000000 NWSL Shield, playoffs
2 Bay FC 00000000 Playoffs
3 Chicago Stars FC 00000000
4 Houston Dash 00000000
5 Kansas City Current 00000000
6 Racing Louisville FC 00000000
7 NJ/NY Gotham FC 00000000
8 North Carolina Courage 00000000
9 Orlando Pride 00000000
10 Portland Thorns FC 00000000
11 San Diego Wave FC 00000000
12 Seattle Reign FC 00000000
13 Utah Royals 00000000
14 Washington Spirit 00000000
First match(es) will be played: March 14, 2025. Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
USL Super League
Regular season
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Brooklyn FC 14932198+1129 Playoffs
2 Dallas Trinity FC 156362115+624
3 Carolina Ascent FC 156361612+424
4 Tampa Bay Sun FC 155462017+321
5 Fort Lauderdale United FC 146531916+321
6 DC Power FC 143747181113
7 Lexington SC 1539321321112
8 Spokane Zephyr FC 142661318512
Updated to match(es) played on February 15, 2025. Source: USL Super League
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) total goal differential; 3) total goals scored; 4) disciplinary points; 5) drawing of lots.

International competitions

CONCACAF W Championship Cup
Group

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification TUA NYJ MON LDA FRA
1 Flag of Mexico.svg UANL 4310186+1210Advance to knockout stage 4–0 3–1
2 Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC 4220214+178 4–4 0–0
3 Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey 421184+47 3–0 5–0
4 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Alajuelense 410361043 0–4 5–0
5 Flag of Jamaica.svg Frazsiers Whip 4004130290 1–7 0–13
Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification AME POR SDW WFC SFE
1 Flag of Mexico.svg América 4301143+119Advance to knockout stage 7–0 5–0
2 Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns FC 4301135+89 3–1 2–1
3 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC 430173+49 0–1 3–2
4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Whitecaps FC Girls Elite 4103216143 0–6 0–2
5 Flag of Panama.svg Santa Fe 400421190 0–2 1–2
Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Bracket
 
Semi-finals Final
 
      
 
21 May – Estadio Universitario, San Nicolás de los Garza
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg UANL
 
24 May – Estadio Universitario, San Nicolás de los Garza
 
Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns FC
 
Winner semi-final 1
 
21 May – Estadio Universitario, San Nicolás de los Garza
 
Winner semi-final 2
 
Flag of Mexico.svg América
 
 
Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC
 
Third place play-off
 
 
24 May – Estadio Universitario, San Nicolás de los Garza
 
 
Loser semi-final 1
 
 
Loser semi-final 2
Knockout stage
Quarter-finals
Team 1ScoreTeam 2
América   Flag of Mexico.svg May 22 Flag of the United States.svg   NJ/NY Gotham FC
UANL   Flag of Mexico.svg May 22 Flag of the United States.svg   Portland Thorns FC

Honors

Professional

Amateur

References

  1. "U.S. Men's National Team to Open 2025 Campaign against Venezuela on Jan. 18 In Ft. Lauderdale". www.ussoccer.com.
  2. "The 2025 SheBelieves Cup, Presented By Visa, Will Feature The USA, Australia, Colombia And Japan". www.ussoccer.com.
  3. "Club World Cup draw creates thrilling contests". www.FIFA.com.