MLS Next Pro drops new playoff format for 2026
With just four rounds to go in the season, MLS Next Pro has officially announced their new playoff format.
Ashle Paige
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The Northern Sun: Final week of Non-Conference play
NSIC teams will play their second and final week of non-conference matches before starting the league season next week.
Forward Madison wins 13th match of 2026 in Richmond
Forward Madison won their 13th match last weekend and are in prime position to fight for the shield.
Tommies earn first win of 2026 over Chicago State
St. Thomas pulled a huge win over Chicago State and then took a draw in their first away match of 2026 at Eastern Illinois
Gophers score twice against Tommies en route to third win of 2026
University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas met in the 2026 edition of the Twin Cities Derby. Two Gopher goals on a plethora of shots were enough to outlast UST.
Eight goals in two games brings life to the Loons attack
Minnesota United's attack sputtering attack has come to life in the past two games. But will that be enough to push MNUFC to the playoffs?
DII Match of the Week: MSU Mavericks at Central Oklahoma
Minnesota State opened the 2026 season with a huge win on the road against the UCO Bronchos
Late surge nearly lifts Loons to three points, but have to settle for one
Five minute surge with three goal by three players nearly gave the Loons three points. But a late Lions goal made the hosts settle for one
Loons host Lions in a must win match for each club
Minnesota United and Orlando City enter Saturday night in similar positions in their respective conferences
Training Tidbits: Fitz on loan, Malone in training
Dominik Fitz is headed to Austria on loan while German Maurice Malone has joined the team in training.
MLS Next Pro shifting season for 2027
Coinciding with MLS shifting the calendar for 2027, MLS Next Pro is matching the move with a change of their own.
Dominik Fitz loaned to Wolfsberger AC
After just over a year in Black and Blue the Austrian midfielder is headed back Europe, on loan with a permanent move possible
The Northern Sun: NSIC Women's Soccer Preview
Division II soccer and the start of the 2026 NSIC season is just around the corner.
Training Tidbits: Academy player joins session, Malone in MN
After a massive win on Saturday against San Jose Earthquakes, we stopped in Blaine for Loons training as they prepare for Orlando City SC
Rise take a huge win over Ottawa, playoff race tightens
Eight rounds are now left in the second season of the Northern Super League before the NSL Playoffs and chase for the Matheson Cup begin. After 17 rounds Ottawa still tops the league, but a recent slump for the Rapid have allowed the Montréal Roses to come within two points
Mingo Monday: Drawing with Charlotte
Coming off a win away from home, the Mingos drew with Charlotte back in Madison