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'This is not an offseason for me' – MLS stars like Diego Luna, Son Heung-Min, Alex Freeman and more are finding unique ways to stay fit in offseason ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup

With several months between matches and a World Cup on the horizon, MLS players are finding different ways to stay sharp through the winter to ensure they get off to a strong start

For several years, the concept of an offseason has been a hot topic in global soccer. As players play more games than ever, there are fewer breaks and moments to shut the body down to recover. Major League Soccer, generally, has had the opposite problem.

The reality is that those who missed the postseason are staring down just about four months without a club match. That's a long time in comparison to the leagues in Europe, where the offseason can be less than a month when factoring in friendlies played over the summer. The best professionals know how to navigate that time in a way that gets them the rest they need and the training required to stay sharp.

Diego Luna won't treat World Cup year offseason like downtime, grinding at RSL facility while preparing for 2026

Diego Luna isn’t treating the offseason like a break. The Real Salt Lake midfielder is grinding hard at the club’s training facility, preparing relentlessly for the 2026 World Cup in a way that separates top athletes from the rest. While most players enjoy downtime after a grueling season, Luna is choosing strength, isolation, and determination.

After Real Salt Lake’s playoff elimination at the hands of the Portland Timbers in November, Luna faced a stretch of weeks with no structure, no team, no immediate obligations. Most athletes would use that time to recover, celebrate a successful season, and rest their bodies. Luna had different plans.

MLS Stars Stay Fit During Offseason with Unique Training for 2026 World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Major League Soccer (MLS) stars are adopting unique training regimens during the offseason. This strategy aims to maintain their fitness levels and preparation for the upcoming tournament.

Tim Ream, a prominent player for Charlotte FC, has years of experience managing his offseason training effectively. At 38, he is familiar with the challenges of balancing rest and conditioning.

Ream emphasizes the importance of not allowing fitness levels to decline significantly. After playing around 45 matches for both club and country in a year, he understands the toll that travel and competition can take.

Alongside veterans like Ream, younger players are also prioritizing fitness during their offseason. Ethan Sonis, a trainer who works with players such as Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, plans to collaborate with 20 to 30 athletes this winter. His goal is to help them stay in top shape despite the colder months.

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