MLS return storylines: Berhalter’s future, Son’s goal drought and what’s next for Messi?
Summary
The 2026 MLS season is resuming after a six-week break during the World Cup. Several players, including Son Heung-min and Sebastian Berhalter, have storylines that will shape the rest of the MLS season. Orlando City hopes to improve with new player Antoine Griezmann joining them after a difficult start.Key Facts
- The MLS season paused for six weeks because of the World Cup and starts again between the World Cup semi-finals and third-place game.
- MLS players ranked sixth in total World Cup minutes, the highest outside Europe’s top five leagues.
- Son Heung-min has not scored for Los Angeles FC in 13 MLS games and struggled to score in the World Cup.
- Sebastian Berhalter, a key player for Vancouver Whitecaps, is nearing the end of his contract and might leave MLS or change teams.
- Orlando City had three players who played in the World Cup but struggled in the season’s early games.
- Antoine Griezmann recently joined Orlando City and could help the team improve its position.
- Orlando City is four points below the playoff spots but may rise in the East conference rankings.
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