eMLS is back for the 2024 season, including a new competitive platform and players for 22 clubs that represent the global growth of the league. The first edition to be played as part of FC Pro features two marquee League Series events in February and March, concluding with the eMLS Cup on March 10 in Austin during South by Southwest.
There will be another first, as former Canada national team and Vancouver Whitecaps FC striker Tosaint Ricketts - who goes by the name eightysvn - becomes the first former MLS player to participate in eMLS, having made over 250 professional appearances in his decade-long football career.
As eMLS continues to grow on a global scale, this year’s edition will feature international stars like 2023 eMLS Cup champion Niklas “NR7” Raseck with St. Louis CITY SC looking to defend his title, 2022 eMLS Cup champion Paulo Neto with Atlanta United, JAFONSO with New England Revolution, Ollelito with New York City FC and Diogo Mendes with Austin FC.
eMLS utilises gaming to reach global audiences, raise the profile of MLS, and grow its next generation of fans. The 2024 campaign will be another step towards achieving those goals.
Former eMLS Cup winners
St. Louis CITY SC (2023)
Atlanta United (2022)
New York City FC (2021)
New York Red Bulls (2020)
Philadelphia Union (2019)
Houston Dynamo FC (2018)
Who is taking part?
See below for every club that is participating in eMLS 2024 and the player who will be representing each of them:
Atlanta United Paulo Neto
Austin FC Diogo
CF Montréal Loux
Charlotte FC Gustavo
Columbus Crew Chris Lopez
D.C. United KingCJ0
FC Dallas AlanAvi
Houston Dynamo FC JordyReyes
Inter Miami CF K1john
Los Angeles Football Club Pabs
Minnesota United Lamps
Nashville SC SaucySammy
New England Revolution JAFONSO
New York City FC Ollelito
New York Red Bulls doolsta
Orlando City yaboyoussef
Philadelphia Union ThiagoCapo12
San Jose Earthquakes BENR
Seattle Sounders FC GADAMOU10
St. Louis CITY SC NR7
Toronto FC Didychrislito
Vancouver Whitecaps FC eightysvn
Tournament format
eMLS League Series 1
The 2024 season kicks off on February 16 with remote qualifiers followed by the group stage on February 17 and bracket final on February 18.
eMLS League Series 2
The season continues March 1 with remote qualifiers, the group stage on March 2 and bracket final on March 3.
eMLS Cup
The 2024 campaign will conclude in Austin at the annual conference and festival South by Southwest, with the group stage on March 8-9 and the fan-facing live bracket final on March 10 at ACL Live.
In addition to competing for the trophy, the top two players within the eMLS Cup get direct bids to the FC Pro World Championship.
How to watch
The remote qualifiers and group stages of each League Series will be featured on the Twitch and YouTube channel of each MLS club or player, and fans can watch each event’s bracket on Twitch and YouTube. Each league broadcast will showcase the top 12 remaining players and offer enhanced coverage for supporters.
There will be an all-star commentary crew to ensure you stay entertained and informed, including host Faizal Khamisa, play-by-play announcer and reigning Esports Awards Caster of the Year Dan Gaskin, plus commentator Mike Labelle.
