Home Dominance Meets Fire’s Momentum in Crucial Standings Shift The battle for Eastern Conference superiority continues as the Philadelphia Union (15‑6‑6, 51 pts) host Chicago Fire (11‑9‑6, 39 pts) at Subaru Park on Saturday evening. Philadelphia seek to recover from a rare loss while Chicago look to steal points and climb the playoff ladder. The Union returned their form last

Stanton-Less Miami Rely on Suarez to Ignite Against Struggling D.C. Inter Miami CF (13‑5‑6, 45 pts) head to Audi Field on Saturday — likely without Lionel Messi due to a hamstring setback — to face D.C. United (4‑15‑8, 20 pts). Miami carries momentum into this game after a Leagues Cup quarterfinal victory powered by Luis Suárez, while D.C. look for

Shaky Nastions League Cup form, Confidence Rising in Cincinnati The league-leading FC Cincinnati (16–7–4, 52 pts) return home Saturday evening as heavy favorites to take on New York City FC (12–8–5, 41 pts). Cincinnati leads the Supporters’ Shield race—a safe bet given they’ve earned a league-best nine road wins, translating to 29 away points At stake: a crucial home stand

Season Snapshot: Momentum Meets Desperation The Columbus Crew started their season with ambition, posting a strong 7–1–3 record that sparked support for a potential Supporters’ Shield run. That early surge has slowed, with a recent 5–4–6 stretch placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference, just two points behind Orlando City for the top-four spot that ensures home advantage in the

FC Cincinnati vs Portland Timbers – Picks and Predictions (August 16, 2025) Evander Returns to Providence Park in High-Stakes Showdown All eyes will be on Evander as he makes his return to Portland to face his former club when FC Cincinnati visit the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. The Brazilian star has been pivotal for Cincinnati (15-7-4, 49 points), tallying

Atlanta United vs Colorado Rapids – Picks and Predictions (August 16, 2025) Atlanta Still Seeking First Road Win, Rapids Push for Playoff Security The Atlanta United continue their quest for a first road win of the season when they visit the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night in Commerce City, CO. Atlanta (4-11-10, 22 points) are winless in 12 away matches

Chicago Fire vs St. Louis City – Picks and Predictions (August 16, 2025) Fire Aim to Extend Unbeaten Streak, Avoid Slip vs. St. Louis The Chicago Fire look to strengthen their playoff position when they host St. Louis City on Saturday night in Bridgeview, Ill. Chicago (10-9-6, 36 points) sit in the final Eastern Conference playoff spot but are tied

Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders – Picks and Predictions (August 16, 2025) Loons, Sounders Clash in High-Stakes Western Conference Rematch Two top-four Western Conference teams face off in a potential playoff preview as Minnesota United host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night in Saint Paul. The Loons (12-6-8, 44 points) sit third in the West, while the Sounders (11-6-8, 41

FC Dallas vs Austin FC – Picks and Predictions (August 16, 2025) Copa Tejas Showdown Continues in Austin For the second straight weekend, FC Dallas head into Copa Tejas action as they travel south to face Austin FC on Saturday night. Dallas (7-11-7, 28 points) are still in playoff contention after a 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers, led by