The 2025 MLS season has already passed the halfway mark, but with the league set to return to the pitch after a slight break for the Concacaf Gold Cup, it seems like the perfect time to take a look at what’s happened already.
While the league has become known for its parity over its 30 years, no season has been quite like 2025, with perennial mid-table teams and even an expansion side ranking among the best. At the same time, several first-year coaches have stolen the show, helping to author some of the season’s best moments.
With just over half the season gone, which teams and players have caught our eye?
Here at , we brainstormed some fun midseason awards, in addition to some of the more traditional honors.






