Crew, Union Set for Heavyweight Showdown Atop the Eastern Conference The Eastern Conference title race gets a marquee matchup on Saturday as the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew visit the surging Philadelphia Union in a clash between two of the league’s top sides. Both teams are riding high, and while few expected the Philadelphia Union to be here so

Timbers Host Resurgent Sporting KC in Western Conference Clash The Portland Timbers return to MLS action Saturday night as they welcome a newly energized Sporting Kansas City side to Providence Park. Both teams are looking to ride recent momentum as the Western Conference playoff picture continues to take shape. Sporting KC Riding Defensive Grit Into Portland Sporting Kansas City (3-7-1,

Earthquakes, Rapids Clash Amid Grueling MLS Stretch As MLS teams begin one of the most demanding stretches of the season, the San Jose Earthquakes and Colorado Rapids will square off Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo., each looking to gain an edge before fixture congestion ramps up further. With six matches on deck through the end of May, and the

Anniversary Night Atmosphere The Dynamo celebrate their 20th anniversary by honoring franchise icons like 2007 MLS Cup MVP Dwayne De Rosario. Expect a festive crowd at Shell Energy Stadium eager to see past legends on the field. That pageantry, however, faces a stern test as Seattle arrives unbeaten in four, turning a celebratory night into a competitive challenge. Osaze De

Season Sweep Ambitions Charlotte FC visit Nashville SC with a chance to claim their second straight victory over Eastern Conference rivals. After falling 2–1 in their first meeting—conceding two late goals in Charlotte’s backyard—Coach Christian Lattanzio’s side know exactly what it takes to break Nashville’s resolve. A win would not only extend Charlotte’s unbeaten run against this opponent to two

Season Sweep in Sight After edging Real Salt Lake 1–0 on the road in March, FC Dallas return home eager to complete a season sweep of a Western Conference rival. A win would not only extend their advantage in the standings but also deliver a statement that the Toros are peaking at the right moment. With just two points separating

Royals on a Roll: Momentum Favors Kansas City The Kansas City Royals are in red-hot form, having won eight straight games and 16 of their last 17 against the Chicago White Sox. With four consecutive wins under their belt and aiming for their 10th straight home victory over the White Sox, the Royals have been dominating this American League matchup.

Full Squad, Full Speed FC Cincinnati heads into Sunday’s clash in New York at full strength for the first time this season, with defenders Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga and midfielders Yuya Kubo and Teenage Hadebe all available. Manager Pat Noonan will look to harness their return to maintain the intensity that fueled five straight wins. Dynamic Duo: Denkey and Evander

Winless Wanderers: Galaxy Hunt First Victory LA enters Sunday’s opener on a dismal 0-7-3 start, matching CF Montreal for fewest points in MLS. Their lone bright spot came in a 4-2 loss to Portland, when Christian Ramírez tallied his team-leading fifth goal and set up Marco Reus for a second. Despite flashes of offense, defensive lapses and shaky stretches have