Five MLS teams are valued at more than $1 billion, while 14 other clubs are among the Top 50 most valuable clubs in the world, according to Sportico.

⚽With a mix of veteran leaders, international tacticians, and rising stars, 12 teams will kick off the 2025 season this weekend with a new head coach. Familiar faces to MLS include Gregg Berhalter (Chicago Fire FC), Robin Fraser (Toronto FC), and Ronny Deila (Atlanta United).

⚽The league's 30th team - San Diego FC - makes its debut with a stable of stars, a vision for player development, and a strong ownership group in place. The club opens its inaugural campaign on the road, as they take on defending MLS Cup presented by Audi champion LA Galaxy on Sunday (7 p.m. ET).

⚽Stars from around the world continue to make MLS their league of choice, and several notable names are expected to make their league debuts this week, including Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC, Emmanuel Latte Lath of Atlanta United, and Kévin Denkey of FC Cincinnati, among others.

⚽Inter Miami CF kicks off their Supporters' Shield defense against New York City FC on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET), as the Herons look to become the first team since the 2010-11 LA Galaxy to repeat as the league's top team.

Five things to watch as the 2025 MLS regular season kicks off this weekend: ⚽Only three times in MLS history has a team won consecutive MLS Cups -- most recently, the 2011-12 LA Galaxy. The 2025 Galaxy begin their quest to repeat against MLS newcomer San Diego FC on Sunday (7 p.m. ET).

A statement from Major League Soccer.

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