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The Minnesota United look to continue their historic season Saturday night when they host the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. The Loons (14-6-8, 50 pts) can clinch an MLS Cup Playoff berth and tie their franchise single-season points record with a victory, while Portland (10-9-8, 38 pts) fights to solidify its playoff position. Oddsmakers list Minnesota as a -145 favorite, Portland at +360, and the draw at +270. They keep their momentum and approach this as another cup final. The Loons are second in the Western Conference and chasing multiple trophies, including the U.S. Open Cup and Supporters’ Shield. With a dangerous attack and confidence at home, Minnesota will be tough to beat if they dictate the tempo. Their defense

The New England Revolution return to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night looking to cool off Charlotte FC, one of the hottest teams in Major League Soccer. The Revs (8-12-7, 31 pts) just notched a landmark 2-1 road win at Columbus, while Charlotte (15-11-2, 47 pts) rides a seven-match winning streak — tied for the second-longest MLS run since 2000. Oddsmakers list Charlotte as a slight favorite (+135) with the Revs at +190 and the draw at +230. Leonardo Campana and Ignatius Ganago stay in rhythm. Both forwards scored in Columbus, with Ganago providing the game-winner just two games into his return from a quad injury. Campana has also scored in each of New England’s recent victories. The Revs have won

The UCLA Bruins kick off the Nico Iamaleava era on Saturday night when they host the Utah Utes at the Rose Bowl. Head coach DeShaun Foster begins his second year in Westwood, while Utah transitions to new QB Devon Dampier after last season’s struggles following Cam Rising’s injury. Oddsmakers list UCLA as a 6.5-point favorite with the total at 61. Nico Iamaleava delivers right away. The Tennessee transfer threw for 2,616 yards and 19 TDs last season before departing in a high-profile NIL dispute. Now back home in Southern California, he has full command of the Bruins’ offense. The Bruins need Iamaleava to stretch the field against Utah’s experienced secondary while leaning on the run game to keep balance. Defensively,

The Washington Huskies open the 2025 season Saturday night at Husky Stadium, looking to extend their home winning streak to 21 games when they host the Colorado State Rams. Washington (6–7 in 2024) struggled overall but stayed perfect at home, while Colorado State (8–5) is aiming to build on its first winning season in seven years. Oddsmakers list Washington as a 17.5-point favorite with the total at 55. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. takes the next step. Williams completed 78.1 percent of his passes with 8 TDs and just 1 interception last year in limited action, and now he leads a rebuilt Huskies offense. RB Jonah Coleman, who followed coach Jedd Fisch from Arizona, adds balance after rushing for 1,053 yards