We've got 12 games on the menu, and it's shaping up to be a day filled with drama, tension, and perhaps a few upsets.
First off, let's talk about Austin FC heading to St. Louis CITY SC. These two expansion teams are still finding their footing in the league, but Austin has been impressing lately, riding high on a three-game win streak. Meanwhile, St. Louis is struggling to find consistency, losing three out of their last four matches. This one could go either way, but Austin looks like they're cooking with gas right now.
Over in the Midwest, Real Salt Lake faces off against Minnesota United FC. RSL has been on a roll lately, winning three straight games, while Minnesota is coming off a disappointing loss to Nashville SC. The Loons will be eager to bounce back and protect their home turf, but RSL's form suggests they might just spoil the party.
As we move eastward, Orlando City SC travels to FC Cincinnati. These two teams have had a bit of a rivalry brewing over the past few seasons, with Orlando usually coming out on top. But Cincy has been playing better lately, and if they can keep up their recent form, they might just give Orlando a run for their money.
The rest of the slate is packed with intriguing matchups, from Montreal facing off against D.C. United to Toronto taking on Chicago. There's also an inter-conference clash between New York City FC and Nashville SC, which promises to be a fiercely contested battle. And let's not forget the always intense rivalry between San Jose and Portland.
So there you have it, folks. A day full of soccer, drama, and hopefully some great football. Sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the show. But remember, in today's MLS, anything can happen. So don't be surprised if we see a few shock results along the way. Now,
Today's MLS Slate
- Austin FC @ St. Louis CITY SC (2:45 PM ET)
- Real Salt Lake @ Minnesota United FC (4:30 PM ET)
- Orlando City SC @ FC Cincinnati (7:30 PM ET)
- CF Montréal @ D.C. United (7:30 PM ET)
- New England Revolution @ Charlotte FC (7:30 PM ET)
- Toronto FC @ Chicago Fire FC (8:30 PM ET)
- New York City FC @ Nashville SC (8:30 PM ET)
- Red Bull New York @ Sporting Kansas City (8:30 PM ET)
- Vancouver Whitecaps @ San Diego FC (9:30 PM ET)
- San Jose Earthquakes @ Portland Timbers (9:30 PM ET)
- FC Dallas @ Colorado Rapids (9:30 PM ET)
- Houston Dynamo FC @ LA Galaxy (10:30 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Austin FC @ St. Louis CITY SC — 2:45 PM ET
Austin FC, riding high on a three-game win streak, heads to St. Louis CITY SC, who are struggling for consistency. Can the expansion team maintain their momentum and claim victory in an intriguing matchup?
H2H LAST 5 (Austin FC vs St. Louis CITY SC)ST. LOUIS CITY SC 2-3 | Avg margin: +0.0
May 03: L @ St. Louis CITY SC 0-2 (-2) | Oct 04: W @ St. Louis CITY SC 3-1 (+2) | Mar 30: L vs Austin FC 0-1 (-1) | Apr 14: W vs Austin FC 1-0 (+1) | Mar 09: L @ St. Louis CITY SC 2-2 (+0)
ST. LOUIS CITY SC LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 1-1 | Avg margin: -0.2
May 16: L @ D.C. United 1-1 (+0) | May 13: W vs LAFC 2-1 (+1) | May 09: W @ Colorado Rapids 1-0 (+1) | May 03: L @ Austin FC 0-2 (-2) | Apr 25: L vs San Jose Earthquakes 2-3 (-1)
AUSTIN FC LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 1-2 | Avg margin: -0.4
May 16: L vs Sporting Kansas City 1-2 (-1) | May 13: L @ San Diego FC 0-5 (-5) | May 10: L @ Minnesota United FC 2-2 (+0) | May 03: W vs St. Louis CITY SC 2-0 (+2) | Apr 25: W vs Houston Dynamo FC 2-0 (+2)
ST. LOUIS CITY SC RECENT STATS1.2 PPG (L10) | 1.6 allowed (L10) | -0.4 diff | 3-7 L10
AUSTIN FC RECENT STATS1.4 PPG (L10) | 2.1 allowed (L10) | -0.7 diff | 2-8 L10
RANKINGS (last 10g)St. Louis CITY SC: #19, score: 43.6, L10: 3-7 | Austin FC: #26, score: 26.1, L10: 2-8
Real Salt Lake @ Minnesota United FC — 4:30 PM ET
Real Salt Lake, winners of three straight games, face off against Minnesota United FC, who are coming off a disappointing loss. This game promises to be a fierce contest as both teams seek to assert their dominance.
H2H LAST 5 (Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC)MINNESOTA UNITED FC 2-3 | Avg margin: +0.8
Aug 23: W @ Minnesota United FC 3-1 (+2) | Mar 29: W vs Real Salt Lake 2-0 (+2) | Nov 08: L @ Minnesota United FC 0-0 (+0) | Nov 02: L vs Real Salt Lake 1-1 (+0) | Oct 29: L @ Minnesota United FC 0-0 (+0)
MINNESOTA UNITED FC LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 1-2 | Avg margin: -0.4
May 16: L @ New England Revolution 1-2 (-1) | May 13: L vs Colorado Rapids 0-1 (-1) | May 10: L vs Austin FC 2-2 (+0) | May 02: W @ Columbus Crew 3-2 (+1) | Apr 25: L vs LAFC 0-1 (-1)
REAL SALT LAKE LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 2-1 | Avg margin: +0.6
May 16: W vs Colorado Rapids 2-1 (+1) | May 13: W vs Houston Dynamo FC 3-0 (+3) | May 09: L @ FC Dallas 1-3 (-2) | May 02: W vs Portland Timbers 2-0 (+2) | Apr 26: L @ LA Galaxy 1-2 (-1)
MINNESOTA UNITED FC RECENT STATS1.3 PPG (L10) | 1.0 allowed (L10) | +0.3 diff | 5-5 L10
REAL SALT LAKE RECENT STATS2.0 PPG (L10) | 1.4 allowed (L10) | +0.6 diff | 6-4 L10
RANKINGS (last 10g)Minnesota United FC: #13, score: 50.6, L10: 5-5 | Real Salt Lake: #10, score: 57.6, L10: 6-4
Orlando City SC @ FC Cincinnati — 7:30 PM ET
Orlando City SC travels to FC Cincinnati in a rivalry that's been brewing for years. With Orlando usually coming out on top, can Cincy pull off an upset and make a statement?
H2H LAST 5 (Orlando City SC vs FC Cincinnati)FC CINCINNATI 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.2
Sep 28: L vs Orlando City SC 1-1 (+0) | Jun 28: W @ FC Cincinnati 2-1 (+1) | Oct 05: L vs Orlando City SC 1-3 (-2) | May 04: W @ FC Cincinnati 1-0 (+1) | Sep 02: L vs Orlando City SC 0-1 (-1)
FC CINCINNATI LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 3-2 | Avg margin: +0.2
May 16: L @ San Diego FC 3-3 (+0) | May 13: L vs Inter Miami CF 3-5 (-2) | May 09: L @ Charlotte FC 2-2 (+0) | May 02: W @ Chicago Fire FC 3-2 (+1) | Apr 25: W vs Red Bull New York 2-0 (+2)
ORLANDO CITY SC LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 2-2 | Avg margin: -0.2
May 16: L vs Atlanta United FC 1-1 (+0) | May 13: W vs Philadelphia Union 4-3 (+1) | May 09: L @ CF Montréal 0-2 (-2) | May 02: W @ Inter Miami CF 4-3 (+1) | Apr 25: L @ D.C. United 2-3 (-1)
FC CINCINNATI RECENT STATS2.7 PPG (L10) | 2.7 allowed (L10) | +0.0 diff | 3-7 L10
ORLANDO CITY SC RECENT STATS1.6 PPG (L10) | 2.6 allowed (L10) | -1.0 diff | 3-7 L10
RANKINGS (last 10g)FC Cincinnati: #11, score: 56.9, L10: 3-7 | Orlando City SC: #23, score: 35.4, L10: 3-7
CF Montréal @ D.C. United — 7:30 PM ET
CF Montréal faces D.C. United in a battle of two teams looking to turn their fortunes around. Both sides will be eager to secure a much-needed win and climb up the Eastern Conference standings.
H2H LAST 5 (CF Montréal vs D.C. United)D.C. UNITED 1-4 | Avg margin: -0.2
Aug 16: L @ D.C. United 1-1 (+0) | Mar 15: L vs CF Montréal 0-0 (+0) | May 29: L @ D.C. United 2-4 (-2) | Mar 30: W vs CF Montréal 1-0 (+1) | May 31: L vs CF Montréal 2-2 (+0)
D.C. UNITED LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 2-2 | Avg margin: +0.2
May 16: L vs St. Louis CITY SC 1-1 (+0) | May 13: L vs Chicago Fire FC 1-3 (-2) | May 09: L @ Nashville SC 2-2 (+0) | May 03: W @ New York City FC 2-0 (+2) | Apr 25: W vs Orlando City SC 3-2 (+1)
CF MONTRÉAL LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 1-1 | Avg margin: -0.2
May 16: L vs Chicago Fire FC 0-2 (-2) | May 13: L vs Portland Timbers 2-2 (+0) | May 09: W vs Orlando City SC 2-0 (+2) | May 02: L @ Atlanta United FC 1-3 (-2) | Apr 25: W vs New York City FC 1-0 (+1)
D.C. UNITED RECENT STATS1.3 PPG (L10) | 1.7 allowed (L10) | -0.4 diff | 2-8 L10
CF MONTRÉAL RECENT STATS1.5 PPG (L10) | 1.9 allowed (L10) | -0.4 diff | 3-7 L10
RANKINGS (last 10g)D.C. United: #29, score: 20.6, L10: 2-8 | CF Montréal: #24, score: 33.9, L10: 3-7
New England Revolution @ Charlotte FC — 7:30 PM ET
New England Revolution take on Charlotte FC, who are still searching for their first victory of the season. Can Charlotte finally break their losing streak and cause an upset against a more experienced team?
H2H LAST 5 (New England Revolution vs Charlotte FC)CHARLOTTE FC 2-3 | Avg margin: +0.4
May 02: L @ Charlotte FC 0-1 (-1) | Aug 30: W @ Charlotte FC 2-1 (+1) | Apr 26: L vs New England Revolution 0-1 (-1) | Sep 21: W vs New England Revolution 4-0 (+4) | Apr 06: L @ Charlotte FC 0-1 (-1)
CHARLOTTE FC LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 1-2 | Avg margin: -0.4
May 16: W vs Toronto FC 3-1 (+2) | May 13: L vs New York City FC 0-1 (-1) | May 09: L vs FC Cincinnati 2-2 (+0) | May 02: L @ New England Revolution 0-1 (-1) | Apr 25: L @ Nashville SC 2-4 (-2)
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 1-1 | Avg margin: +0.0
May 16: W vs Minnesota United FC 2-1 (+1) | May 13: L vs Nashville SC 0-3 (-3) | May 09: W vs Philadelphia Union 2-1 (+1) | May 02: W vs Charlotte FC 1-0 (+1) | Apr 25: L @ Inter Miami CF 1-1 (+0)
CHARLOTTE FC RECENT STATS1.9 PPG (L10) | 1.8 allowed (L10) | +0.1 diff | 4-6 L10
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION RECENT STATS1.5 PPG (L10) | 1.1 allowed (L10) | +0.4 diff | 7-3 L10
RANKINGS (last 10g)Charlotte FC: #9, score: 57.9, L10: 4-6 | New England Revolution: #8, score: 59.6, L10: 7-3
Toronto FC @ Chicago Fire FC — 8:30 PM ET
Toronto FC travels to Chicago Fire FC in a matchup between two teams with contrasting fortunes. While Toronto has been impressing lately, Chicago is struggling, making this game a potential banana peel for the visitors.
H2H LAST 5 (Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire FC)CHICAGO FIRE FC 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.0
Oct 04: L vs Toronto FC 2-2 (+0) | Mar 15: W @ Chicago Fire FC 2-1 (+1) | Sep 28: L vs Toronto FC 1-1 (+0) | Jun 15: W @ Chicago Fire FC 4-1 (+3) | Jul 15: W vs Toronto FC 1-0 (+1)
CHICAGO FIRE FC LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 3-1 | Avg margin: +1.2
May 16: W @ CF Montréal 2-0 (+2) | May 13: W @ D.C. United 3-1 (+2) | May 09: L vs Red Bull New York 1-3 (-2) | May 02: L vs FC Cincinnati 2-3 (-1) | Apr 25: W vs Sporting Kansas City 5-0 (+5)
TORONTO FC LAST 50-5 | Avg score: 2-3 | Avg margin: -1.0
May 16: L @ Charlotte FC 1-3 (-2) | May 09: L vs Inter Miami CF 2-4 (-2) | May 02: L vs San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 (+0) | Apr 25: L vs Atlanta United FC 1-2 (-1) | Apr 22: L vs Philadelphia Union 3-3 (+0)
CHICAGO FIRE FC RECENT STATS2.1 PPG (L10) | 1.3 allowed (L10) | +0.8 diff | 6-4 L10
TORONTO FC RECENT STATS1.8 PPG (L10) | 2.1 allowed (L10) | -0.3 diff | 2-8 L10
RANKINGS (last 10g)Chicago Fire FC: #6, score: 68.9, L10: 6-4 | Toronto FC: #28, score: 21.5, L10: 2-8
New York City FC @ Nashville SC — 8:30 PM ET
New York City FC faces Nashville SC in an inter-conference clash that promises to be fiercely contested. Both teams have shown great form recently, setting the stage for an exciting battle between two of MLS's top sides.
H2H LAST 5 (New York City FC vs Nashville SC)NASHVILLE SC 1-4 | Avg margin: -0.6
Aug 17: L @ Nashville SC 1-2 (-1) | May 31: L vs New York City FC 2-2 (+0) | Oct 06: L @ Nashville SC 1-3 (-2) | Jun 22: W vs New York City FC 1-0 (+1) | Apr 15: L @ Nashville SC 1-2 (-1)
NASHVILLE SC LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 2-1 | Avg margin: +1.2
May 17: W vs LAFC 3-2 (+1) | May 13: W @ New England Revolution 3-0 (+3) | May 09: L vs D.C. United 2-2 (+0) | May 02: L @ Philadelphia Union 0-0 (+0) | Apr 25: W vs Charlotte FC 4-2 (+2)
NEW YORK CITY FC LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 1-1 | Avg margin: +0.2
May 16: L @ Red Bull New York 1-1 (+0) | May 13: W @ Charlotte FC 1-0 (+1) | May 10: W vs Columbus Crew 3-0 (+3) | May 03: L vs D.C. United 0-2 (-2) | Apr 25: L @ CF Montréal 0-1 (-1)
NASHVILLE SC RECENT STATS2.2 PPG (L10) | 0.8 allowed (L10) | +1.4 diff | 7-3 L10
NEW YORK CITY FC RECENT STATS1.3 PPG (L10) | 1.6 allowed (L10) | -0.3 diff | 2-8 L10
RANKINGS (last 10g)Nashville SC: #5, score: 71.1, L10: 7-3 | New York City FC: #15, score: 47.8, L10: 2-8
Red Bull New York @ Sporting Kansas City — 8:30 PM ET
Red Bull New York takes on Sporting Kansas City, who are currently on a three-game skid. With Red Bull looking strong and hungry for victory, can Sporting KC find their footing and turn things around in this crucial matchup?
H2H LAST 5 (Red Bull New York vs Sporting Kansas City)SPORTING KANSAS CITY 1-4 | Avg margin: -0.2
Sep 07: L @ Sporting Kansas City 1-1 (+0) | Jul 03: L vs Red Bull New York 0-1 (-1) | Apr 17: W @ Sporting Kansas City 2-1 (+1) | Apr 14: L vs Red Bull New York 2-2 (+0) | Jul 14: L @ Sporting Kansas City 2-3 (-1)
SPORTING KANSAS CITY LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 1-3 | Avg margin: -1.6
May 16: W @ Austin FC 2-1 (+1) | May 13: W vs LA Galaxy 3-1 (+2) | May 09: L @ Portland Timbers 0-6 (-6) | May 02: L vs Seattle Sounders FC 1-1 (+0) | Apr 25: L @ Chicago Fire FC 0-5 (-5)
RED BULL NEW YORK LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 1-2 | Avg margin: -0.2
May 16: L vs New York City FC 1-1 (+0) | May 13: W vs Columbus Crew 3-2 (+1) | May 09: W @ Chicago Fire FC 3-1 (+2) | May 02: L vs FC Dallas 0-2 (-2) | Apr 25: L @ FC Cincinnati 0-2 (-2)
SPORTING KANSAS CITY RECENT STATS1.1 PPG (L10) | 2.8 allowed (L10) | -1.7 diff | 3-7 L10
RED BULL NEW YORK RECENT STATS1.9 PPG (L10) | 2.6 allowed (L10) | -0.7 diff | 3-7 L10
RANKINGS (last 10g)Sporting Kansas City: #30, score: 16.5, L10: 3-7 | Red Bull New York: #20, score: 39.8, L10: 3-7
More From Today's Slate
Vancouver Whitecaps @ San Diego FC — 9:30 PM ET
Vancouver Whitecaps face off against San Diego FC in a battle of two teams looking to break their recent losing streaks and claim a much-needed victory.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 1-1 | Avg margin: +0.0
May 16: L @ Houston Dynamo FC 0-1 (-1) | May 13: W @ FC Dallas 3-2 (+1) | May 09: L @ San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 (+0)
SAN DIEGO FC LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 3-1 | Avg margin: +1.7
May 16: L vs FC Cincinnati 3-3 (+0) | May 13: W vs Austin FC 5-0 (+5) | May 09: L @ Seattle Sounders FC 1-1 (+0)
San Jose Earthquakes @ Portland Timbers — 9:30 PM ET
San Jose Earthquakes travel to Portland Timbers, aiming to avenge their previous loss and continue their impressive form against a rival team struggling for consistency.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES LAST 30-3 | Avg score: 2-2 | Avg margin: -0.7
May 16: L vs FC Dallas 2-3 (-1) | May 13: L @ Seattle Sounders FC 2-3 (-1) | May 09: L vs Vancouver Whitecaps 1-1 (+0)
PORTLAND TIMBERS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 3-1 | Avg margin: +1.3
May 17: L @ Inter Miami CF 0-2 (-2) | May 13: L @ CF Montréal 2-2 (+0) | May 09: W vs Sporting Kansas City 6-0 (+6)
FC Dallas @ Colorado Rapids — 9:30 PM ET
FC Dallas takes on Colorado Rapids in a matchup between two Western Conference sides seeking to climb the standings. With both teams showing promising signs lately, this game promises to be a closely fought contest.
FC DALLAS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 3-2 | Avg margin: +0.7
May 16: W @ San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 (+1) | May 13: L vs Vancouver Whitecaps 2-3 (-1) | May 09: W vs Real Salt Lake 3-1 (+2)
COLORADO RAPIDS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 1-1 | Avg margin: -0.3
May 16: L @ Real Salt Lake 1-2 (-1) | May 13: W @ Minnesota United FC 1-0 (+1) | May 09: L vs St. Louis CITY SC 0-1 (-1)
Houston Dynamo FC @ LA Galaxy — 10:30 PM ET
Houston Dynamo FC heads to LA Galaxy, who are currently on a three-game skid. Can the Dynamo capitalize on their opponents' struggles and claim a valuable win in this crucial matchup?
HOUSTON DYNAMO FC LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 2-1 | Avg margin: +0.3
May 16: W vs Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 (+1) | May 13: L @ Real Salt Lake 0-3 (-3) | May 10: W @ LAFC 4-1 (+3)
LA GALAXY LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 2-1 | Avg margin: +0.3
May 16: W @ Seattle Sounders FC 2-0 (+2) | May 13: L @ Sporting Kansas City 1-3 (-2) | May 09: W @ Atlanta United FC 2-1 (+1)
Final Word
As we wrap up today's MLS action, there are several intriguing matchups that have caught our eye. From Austin FC's clash with St. Louis CITY SC to the intense rivalry between San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers, there's no shortage of drama on display. But one game we can't wait to see unfold is the battle between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United FC. Both teams have shown impressive form recently, making this a must-watch contest for any MLS fan. So sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the show. And remember, in today's MLS, anything can happen.
