The 2025 MLS season is the most jam-packed in the history of the league, with the 30 clubs taking part in a combined five different competitions in addition to the regular season.
Although most clubs are not in more than two competitions in total, some will have taken on far more. For example, Inter Miami CF, Seattle Sounders FC and Los Angeles FC all competed in the FIFA Club World Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup, in addition to their regular season and potentially MLS Cup playoff journeys.
With so much match congestion, it leaves little time for the traditional summer friendlies between MLS clubs and touring European sides looking for an in-season opponent, with only four games on the docket for this summer.
While past eras have seen the glamour of FC Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal and several other major clubs as worthy midseason friendly matches, this season sees just a few opportunities for friendlies.






