Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, founded in 1993 and launching its first season in 1996. It features teams from both countries, with clubs divided into Eastern and Western Conferences. MLS has grown significantly in popularity and competitiveness, attracting international stars and enhancing its quality of play. The league emphasizes a salary cap to ensure parity among teams, making games unpredictable. MLS also showcases a playoff system culminating in the MLS Cup, where the league champion is determined. Its expansion reflects the increasing interest in soccer in North America.