MLS Teams Map 2026: All 30 Clubs by Conference, City and State

Major League Soccer has 30 clubs in 2026, split evenly between the Eastern and Western Conferences. Twenty-seven are based in the United States and three are in Canada. The league stretches from Montréal and Miami in the East to Vancouver and San Diego in the West, with especially dense clusters in California, Texas, Florida and Ohio.

This MLS teams map guide turns that footprint into practical lists. You can find every club by conference, home market, state or Canadian province, then open its team schedule. The location column uses the club’s home area and calls out cases where the stadium sits outside the city in the team name.

• Total MLS clubs in 2026: 30
• Eastern Conference: 15 clubs
• Western Conference: 15 clubs
• United States: 27 clubs
• Canada: 3 clubs
• Most clubs in one state: California, with four

MLS teams map 2026 at a glance

The 2026 MLS map covers most major population corridors in the United States plus three Canadian markets. The Eastern Conference reaches from CF Montréal and Toronto FC south to Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC. It also contains the Northeast cluster around New England, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

The Western Conference is more spread out. Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Seattle Sounders FC anchor the Pacific Northwest, four California clubs run from San Jose to San Diego, and three Texas clubs form another concentration. Minnesota United FC and St. Louis CITY SC sit in the central part of the footprint, while Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake cover the Mountain West.

A few corridors are especially easy to recognize on a map. The Northeast has clubs around Boston, New York City, northern New Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington, making it the tightest multi-market run in the league. Florida has an in-state pair in Miami and Orlando. Ohio has Columbus and Cincinnati, while Southern California has LA Galaxy, LAFC and San Diego FC. Those clusters help create frequent regional interest, but they do not change the official conference list.

The map also shows large open areas. Much of the Great Plains, Mountain West and Southeast does not contain a first-team MLS home market. That does not mean supporters in those states lack a practical team to follow: a club across a state border can be closer than one at the opposite end of the same state. Use the city or stadium area—not only the state label—when estimating travel.

Conference membership is a competition designation, not a live ranking. A club remains in its assigned conference throughout the 2026 season even as its position changes after every match. For the current order, points and playoff line, use the MLS standings.

Eastern Conference teams: city and state or province

The Eastern Conference has 15 clubs in 2026. Ohio and Florida each have two teams in the conference, while the New York metropolitan area is represented by New York City FC and Red Bull New York. Toronto FC and CF Montréal are the East’s two Canadian clubs.

Red Bull New York is the name used in the league’s 2026 competition list. Fans may also recognize the club through its long-used New York Red Bulls name. Its home venue is in Harrison, New Jersey, so this geographic directory counts the club in New Jersey rather than New York.

Western Conference teams: city and state or province

The 15-team Western Conference contains the two largest state clusters in MLS. California has LA Galaxy, Los Angeles Football Club, San Diego FC and San Jose Earthquakes. Texas has Austin FC, FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo FC. Vancouver Whitecaps FC are the conference’s only Canadian representative.

The West covers much longer travel distances than a simple left-to-right list suggests. Vancouver to San Diego spans almost the full Pacific coast, while Texas, Missouri and Minnesota extend the conference deep into the center of the continent. That geography is one reason conference labels are more useful for schedule and playoff context than a single national ranking.

MLS teams by state and Canadian province

California leads the 2026 MLS map with four clubs, followed by Texas with three. Florida and Ohio have two apiece. Every other represented U.S. state or district has one. In Canada, one club is based in each of British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.

These totals use the location of each club’s home base rather than the broad market suggested by its brand. They are a count derived from the official 30-club roster, not a separate league ranking. States not shown do not have a first-team MLS club in 2026, although residents may have a nearby club across a state line.

State totals can also hide how far apart teams are. California’s four clubs occupy three distinct regions: the Bay Area, greater Los Angeles and San Diego. Texas has teams around Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston. By contrast, Ohio’s two markets are much closer to each other than the full length of either California or Texas. A state count is useful for a directory, but driving distance and fixture venue matter more for attending a game.

Canada should be read by province rather than state. Vancouver is in British Columbia on the Pacific coast; Toronto is in Ontario; and Montréal is in Quebec. The three clubs participate in the same MLS competition as the 27 U.S.-based teams, not in a separate Canadian conference.

All MLS teams in alphabetical order

If you only need the MLS teams list alphabetical, here are the 30 official club names used for the 2026 season:

1. Atlanta United
2. Austin FC
3. CF Montréal
4. Charlotte FC
5. Chicago Fire FC
6. Colorado Rapids
7. Columbus Crew
8. D.C. United
9. FC Cincinnati
10. FC Dallas
11. Houston Dynamo FC
12. Inter Miami CF
13. LA Galaxy
14. Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)
15. Minnesota United FC
16. Nashville SC
17. New England Revolution
18. New York City FC
19. Orlando City SC
20. Philadelphia Union
21. Portland Timbers
22. Real Salt Lake
23. Red Bull New York
24. San Diego FC
25. San Jose Earthquakes
26. Seattle Sounders FC
27. Sporting Kansas City
28. St. Louis CITY SC
29. Toronto FC
30. Vancouver Whitecaps FC

The list is for the top-flight MLS first teams. It does not include MLS NEXT Pro affiliates, lower-division clubs, Liga MX teams that appear in Leagues Cup, or national teams that play at some of the same stadiums.

Why a club name may not match its stadium city

North American sports clubs often represent an entire metropolitan area rather than only the municipality printed on the stadium address. That can make an MLS map look inconsistent until the home market and venue city are separated.

• FC Dallas represents the Dallas market but plays in Frisco, Texas.
• Philadelphia Union represents the Philadelphia area but plays in Chester, Pennsylvania.
• New England Revolution represents a six-state region and plays in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
• Colorado Rapids are associated with the Denver market and play in Commerce City, Colorado.
• Real Salt Lake represents the Salt Lake City area and plays in Sandy, Utah.
• Red Bull New York represents the New York metro and plays in Harrison, New Jersey.
• Sporting Kansas City plays in Kansas City, Kansas—not across the state line in Kansas City, Missouri.
• LA Galaxy represent Los Angeles and play in Carson, while LAFC play within Los Angeles.

For trip planning, always use the venue address attached to the specific fixture instead of navigating only by the club name. Stadium assignments can also change for selected matches, so check the match page again before traveling.

The same distinction matters when someone asks for the “nearest MLS team.” A supporter in northern New Jersey may be closest to Red Bull New York even though the brand refers to New York. Someone in western Missouri may find Sporting Kansas City nearby even though its venue is across the state line in Kansas. The map is best treated as a starting point; the fixture’s confirmed venue is the final answer.

How to use this map with schedules and standings

Start with the conference tables above, select a club, and open its linked schedule page. A team page brings its home and away fixtures together, which is more useful than searching the full league calendar when you follow one club.

For a matchday view, check MLS games today. For advance planning, the MLS schedule this weekend groups the next set of fixtures. The current Eastern and Western Conference standings then show what each game means for the table and playoff race.

Remember that the map and conference assignments are season-level reference information, while kickoff times, venues and broadcast details can change. Confirm the individual game page before watching or attending.

MLS teams map FAQ

How many MLS teams are there in 2026?

There are 30 first-team MLS clubs in 2026. The Eastern Conference has 15 and the Western Conference has 15.

Which state has the most MLS teams?

California has the most, with four: LA Galaxy, LAFC, San Diego FC and San Jose Earthquakes. Texas is next with Austin FC, FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo FC.

How many Canadian teams play in MLS?

Three Canadian clubs play in MLS: CF Montréal in Quebec, Toronto FC in Ontario and Vancouver Whitecaps FC in British Columbia. Montréal and Toronto are in the Eastern Conference; Vancouver is in the Western Conference.

Is Sporting Kansas City in Kansas or Missouri?

Sporting Kansas City’s home ground is in Kansas City, Kansas. The wider Kansas City metropolitan area crosses the state line, which is why the location can be confusing.

Are LA Galaxy and LAFC both in the Western Conference?

Yes. Both Los Angeles-area clubs are Western Conference members in 2026. LA Galaxy play in Carson, California, while LAFC play in Los Angeles.

Did a new MLS team begin play in 2026?

No new first-team club joined for the 2026 season. San Diego FC became the league’s 30th club when it began MLS play in 2025, and the official 2026 roster remains at 30 teams.