Major League Soccer is back with a tournament appropriately called the MLS is Back Tournament. Taking place in Orlando in a FIFA World Cup format (group stage, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Championship), fans will see 54 matches, 26 teams, 6 groups, with 1 champion.
The tournament lasts from July 8 through August 11, with 54 matches consisting of 39 group stage matches and 15 knockout round matches). The teams arrive in Florida June 24.
The Group Stage will have all 26 teams split into six groups, with the Eastern and Western Conference having three groups.