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MLS 2026 — the race

ONGOING

Vancouver lead Houston by four points, while a 0-point gap separates the current final safe place from the relegation zone with five rounds remaining.

SEASON AT A GLANCE

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MLS · 2026 · After 23 rounds

MLS standings
PosTeamPlayedGDPoints
1Vancouver Whitecaps213043
2Houston Dynamo22439
3Los Angeles FC231436
4San Jose Earthquakes22634
5FC Dallas22434

Lead over second place: 4 points (previous update: 2).

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WHAT TO KNOW

0 points separate safety from relegation with five rounds left

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