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When it comes to rivalries in Major League Soccer, few matchups match the intensity, passion, and history of the Cascadia Cup clash between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers. This isn’t just another fixture on the calendar—it’s a battle for bragging rights across the Pacific Northwest. In a rare but telling move, both Seattle and Portland strategically fielded heavily rotated squads during their midweek matches. The clear goal: keep their key players fresh for Saturday’s derby at Providence Park. The gamble to rest players underscores how vital the Cascadia Cup is to both clubs. Check our Soccer Picks from Soccer Expert Handicappers Seattle’s head coach defended his decision to rotate, referencing the lineup’s previous success against LAFC earlier in the

brimming with confidence and hungry for more home-cooked success. With five consecutive wins across all competitions at home, including a historic triumph over the New York Red Bulls, the club is surging into their Eastern Conference campaign with purpose. Currently sitting fourth in the East with a 7-4-2 record and 23 points, Nashville has found its stride. The catalyst? None other than 2022 MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar, whose recent form has been nothing short of sensational. Hany Mukhtar has been the pulse of Nashville’s resurgence. In just his last three home matches, the German star has netted four goals, including the decisive strike in their first-ever win against the New York Red Bulls—a feat that took eight meetings to achieve.

As MLS action heats up this weekend, all eyes turn to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where two teams with contrasting fortunes square off. Atlanta United, languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, hosts a red-hot Philadelphia Union team that’s climbed into a tie for second place. While Philly rides a five-game unbeaten wave, Atlanta is still searching for its first victory since March 29. Under first-year head coach Bradley Carnell, the Union has been a revelation. With 26 points from 13 matches, they sit just behind FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference table. Their recent run includes four wins and a draw, showing consistency on both ends of the pitch. The Union has scored 26 goals, second only to San Jose

The return of Bruce Arena to Gillette Stadium this weekend adds a layer of intrigue to what already promises to be a thrilling MLS clash between the New England Revolution and the San Jose Earthquakes. Arena, now leading San Jose in his first full season, is no stranger to Foxborough. The winningest coach in MLS history, Arena guided the Revolution from 2019 to 2023, overseeing the club’s best-ever season in 2021 when New England won its first Supporters’ Shield. Now, the 72-year-old tactician arrives with a rejuvenated Earthquakes side that’s already amassed 17 points through 13 matches — just four fewer than they earned in all of 2024. San Jose is unbeaten in its last three league games (2-0-1), most