{"id":145694,"date":"2026-02-19T12:02:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/mls-2026-kicks-off\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:29:37","slug":"mls-2026-kicks-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/mls-2026-kicks-off\/","title":{"rendered":"MLS 2026 kicks off"},"content":{"rendered":"

MLS 2026 kicks off this Saturday, February 21 with a Week 1 that promises packed stadiums, international stars and matches that could set the tone for the championship from the very first minute. Major League Soccer continues to consolidate itself as one of the fastest growing leagues in the United States, with a strong impact on the Hispanic community.<\/p>\n

The match with the most attention is Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami CF, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM CT | 9:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM PT, an ideal time for a national audience. Inter Miami, the team where Lionel Messi plays, is once again in the spotlight at the start of the season. The Argentine star, a world champion and one of the most influential figures in global soccer, generates enormous expectation among Latino fans in the United States every time he steps on the field.<\/p>\n

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Matches and official schedules<\/h2>\n
\"MLS
PHOTO: MLS Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Week 1 of MLS 2026 will feature the following matchups:<\/p>\n

Saturday, February 21, 2026<\/strong>
\nSt. Louis CITY SC vs Charlotte FC
\nCT 1:30 PM | ET 2:30 PM | PT 11:30 AM<\/p>\n

FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United FC
\nCT 3:45 PM | ET 4:45 PM | PT 1:45 PM<\/p>\n

D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union
\nCT 6:30 PM | ET 7:30 PM | PT 4:30 PM<\/p>\n

Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls
\nCT 6:30 PM | ET 7:30 PM | PT 4:30 PM<\/p>\n

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake
\nCT 6:30 PM | ET 7:30 PM | PT 4:30 PM<\/p>\n

Austin FC vs Minnesota United FC
\nCT 7:30 PM | ET 8:30 PM | PT 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

FC Dallas vs Toronto FC
\nCT 7:30 PM | ET 8:30 PM | PT 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Houston Dynamo FC vs Chicago Fire FC
\nCT 7:30 PM | ET 8:30 PM | PT 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Nashville SC vs New England Revolution
\nCT 7:30 PM | ET 8:30 PM | PT 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami CF
\nCT 8:30 PM | ET 9:30 PM | PT 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew
\nCT 9:30 PM | ET 10:30 PM | PT 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

San Diego FC vs CF Montreal
\nCT 9:30 PM | ET 10:30 PM | PT 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

San Jose Earthquakes vs Sporting Kansas City
\nCT 9:30 PM | ET 10:30 PM | PT 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

Sunday, February 22, 2026<\/strong>
\nLA Galaxy vs New York City FC
\nCT 6:00 PM | ET 7:00 PM | PT 4:00 PM<\/p>\n

Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids
\nCT 8:15 PM | ET 9:15 PM | PT 6:15 PM<\/p>\n

It is one of the fastest-growing leagues in the United States<\/p>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

An unmissable opening day<\/h2>\n
\"Messi,
PHOTO: MLS Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MLS 2026 does not only represent soccer:<\/p>\n

It is also a platform where Latino talent shines and where millions of U.S. Hispanics find identity and cultural connection.<\/p>\n

Teams such as Inter Miami, LAFC, LA Galaxy, Houston Dynamo and Austin FC have a strong Latino fan base.<\/p>\n

LAFC vs Inter Miami<\/a> could mark an early benchmark in the season.<\/p>\n

Especially because of the presence of Messi, who continues to be one of the biggest attractions in the league.<\/p>\n

With 15 matches over two days, Week 1 of MLS 2026 offers options for all tastes and accessible schedules across the country.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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