2025 in American soccer

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  2024 Flag of the United States.svg 2026  

The 2025 season will be the 113th season of competitive soccer in the United States. The season began with friendlies for the USMNT and SheBelieves Cup for the USWNT in January and February. [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 1, 2025.
WinsLossesDraws
000
Friendlies
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
Total0

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

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 Chicago Fire FC 00000000Qualification for round one
3 FC Cincinnati 00000000
4 Charlotte FC 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 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 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 Chicago Fire FC 00000000
4 FC Cincinnati 00000000
5 Charlotte FC 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 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)

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

Women's

League competitions

National Women's Soccer League
USL Super League
Regular season
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Brooklyn FC 13832188+1026 Playoffs
2 Dallas Trinity FC 136252013+723
3 Carolina Ascent FC 13526149+521
4 Fort Lauderdale United FC 125521514+117
5 Tampa Bay Sun FC 124441412+216
6 DC Power FC 13364715813
7 Spokane Zephyr FC 132561115412
8 Lexington SC 132831730139
Updated to match(es) played on December 8, 2024. 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
 
      
 
22 May – TBD
 
 
Flag of Mexico.svg UANL
 
25 May – TBD
 
Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns FC
 
Winner semi-final 1
 
22 May – TBD
 
Winner semi-final 2
 
Flag of Mexico.svg América
 
 
Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC
 
Third place play-off
 
 
25 May – TBD
 
 
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

Notes

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    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.