Experience MLS on the FOX Sports App

Cabral Carter has made a significant immediate impact in Major League Soccer, recording three consecutive saves during his professional debut in the league.

The sequence of saves was highlighted by FOX Soccer and shared via the FOX Sports App, showcasing the goalkeeper’s ability to maintain composure and defensive stability during his first appearance in MLS competition.

The Evolving MLS Media Landscape

The visibility of debut performances like Carter’s is supported by an expanding digital ecosystem. The FOX Sports App continues to serve as a primary hub for MLS news, stats, and scores, providing personalized feeds for fans to track emerging players and league developments.

This accessibility comes during a transformative period for the league’s broadcasting rights. Beginning in 2026, Apple TV subscribers are able to watch all Major League Soccer matches without the need for an additional standalone subscription.

This change marks a shift from the first three years of the 10-year, $2.5 billion agreement between MLS and Apple, which previously required a separate Season Pass subscription to access all matches. The decision to drop the separate subscription was announced during an owners’ meeting in November 2025.

We had been testing ‘Sunday Night Soccer’ on Apple TV and we got a really good reception to it. Then we talked to them about the potential schedule change and they thought that made sense. So it all kind of seemed like the perfect evolution to what we started and we think that the fans are going to find the experience and the value to be significantly better

Gary Stevenson, MLS deputy commissioner

Strategic League Transitions

The move to make matches more accessible on Apple TV aligns with several major strategic shifts facing the league in 2026 and beyond.

The United States is hosting the World Cup in 2026, an event expected to increase global and domestic interest in the North American game. MLS is preparing for a fundamental change to its operational structure.

In 2027, the league will switch to a late summer to spring calendar. This new model is designed to match the European soccer calendar, departing from the current system where the season runs from late February to early December.

As part of this transition, MLS season-ticket holders now receive Apple TV subscriptions, replacing the previous provision of the MLS Season Pass.

Current League Activity

The league remains highly active as it navigates these transitions. Recent match activity on April 11, 2026, included several notable performances across the league.

• The Portland Timbers secured a victory over LAFC with a last-minute game-winning goal from Kevin Kelsy.
• LAFC homegrown player Jude Terry recorded his first MLS goal.
• Inter Miami saw a goal from Mateo Silvetti.
• The New England Revolution took a lead via a first-time finish by Yusuf.
• Atlanta United head coach Tata Martino implemented roster changes for a match in Chicago, starting Saba Lobjanidze and Matías Galarza.

The emergence of players like Cabral Carter, combined with these structural changes to broadcasting and scheduling, underscores a period of rapid evolution for Major League Soccer as it positions itself for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 calendar shift.