Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle Thoughts & Numbers: What I'm watching for in MLS Matchday 33 Midweek MLS! As usual, all numbers are courtesy of TruMedia via StatsPerform unless otherwise noted. Let’s dive in: 19 September 2023
Power Rankings Power Rankings: Orlando City, Vancouver Whitecaps surge in playoff race What a week in MLS. Orlando City SC scored in second-half stoppage time, Minnesota United FC lost at home and Dániel Gazdag converted a penalty. It was truly a week unlike any other. The Power Rankings are voted on by 15 people (give or take) and the author would really 19 September 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Tuesday Kickoff: Which Matchday 33 games have the biggest playoff implications? D.C. United goalkeeper Miller out with shoulder surgery D.C. United will be without goalkeeper Tyler Miller for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season. The club announced Monday he will soon undergo shoulder surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and be placed on their Season-Ending Injury List. 19 September 2023
MLS Matchday 33 Previews: Back Orlando City to continue stellar road form vs. NYCFC. During Matchday 33, we will see Inter Miami continue their quest for a playoff spot by hosting a struggling Toronto FC while LAFC will have a chance to make up three points in their quest for top spot in the West as they visit St. Louis CITY SC. Neil FitzGerald 18 September 2023
Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle Atlanta are fun again, LAFC remind us they're still champs & more from Matchday 32 Back in the saddle, writing a Sunday column for the first time in months. I’m going to start it with a plug for MLS Wrap-Up on Season Pass, which comes out late every Saturday night (or early Sunday morning, depending upon your time zone) and features highlights and a breakdown 18 September 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Sunday Kickoff: Orlando pull massive comeback, Miami’s undefeated run ends One more to end the weekend Austin host Portland tonight at 8:30 pm ET. You can watch for free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV or on FS1. 17 September 2023
LAFC course correct in El Tráfico: "We were the better team" LAFC looked like themselves again during the latest El Tráfico. 17 September 2023
Moments of Matchday 32 Below is a selection of the notable performances and moments from the 13 matches played on the 32nd matchday of the 2023 MLS season on Saturday, September 16. Matchday 32 concludes on Sunday evening, as the Portland Timbers travel to Austin FC (8:30 p.m. ET, MLS Season Pass). 17 September 2023
MLS Matchday 32: Best Bets and Predictions Another weekend and another slate of exciting MLS action is upon us as the contenders continue to try to hold off the challengers in the race to the MLS playoffs. Our betting partners at Dimers.com have used their predictive analytics data to determine the best bets of this weekend’s bunch 16 September 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Friday Kickoff: These Matchday 32 games could shape the playoff race Pulido signs DP extension with Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City have signed striker Alan Pulido to a new Designated Player contract through the 2026 MLS season. The 32-year-old Mexican international, who’s enjoying his most prolific campaign since becoming SKC’s club-record signing before the 2020 season, was set to be 15 September 2023
Matchday 32: What to know, how to watch on MLS Season Pass Matchday 32 sees nearly every MLS team return to action after last weekend's lighter-than-usual schedule during the September international window. 15 September 2023
National Writer: Charles Boehm MLS standouts from September 2023 international window Nearly 80 MLS players stepped away from the 2023 season’s final sprint for Audi MLS Cup Playoffs places to represent their countries over the past week. Here are a few highlights from across the September FIFA window. September international window call-ups 14 September 2023
MLS Matchday 32 Previews: Expect low-scoring Hudson River Derby During Matchday 32, we will see Inter Miami continue their quest for a playoff spot by visiting Atlanta in a game that should be a battle with Lionel Messi scheduled away on international duty. Miami is still in the hunt in the East and is closing the gap but still 14 September 2023
Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle Thoughts & Numbers: What I'm watching for in MLS Matchday 32 We are fully into the stretch run and, given the state of the standings, basically every game is a six-pointer of some kind. As always, the below data is as per TruMedia via StatsPerform unless otherwise noted. In we go: 14 September 2023
Power Rankings Power Rankings: St. Louis CITY near history, New England Revolution tumble What a week in MLS. It was… actually pretty quiet? Which means it truly was a week unlike any other. Still, we have the Power Rankings ready to go for you anyway. You’re welcome. The Power Rankings are voted on by 15 people (give or take) and the author would 13 September 2023
In or out? Why these playoff bubble teams should be hopeful We're roughly five weeks away from Decision Day (Oct. 21), when every team's Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs fate will be etched in stone. Reminder: The top nine teams per conference (Eastern and Western) get in. Either finish above the playoff line and dream of winning MLS Cup presented by 12 September 2023
Team of the Matchday Team of the Matchday: Inter Miami, Portland Timbers win big in Matchday 31 M atchday 31 included only five games, but Inter Miami CF and the Portland Timbers both seized their chance to help spearhead the ensuing Team of the Matchday presented by Audi. 11 September 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Saturday Kickoff: Keep an eye on these players tonight Soccer Saturday An abridged slate today thanks to the international break. We’ll make due though. Check out the full schedule here. LA Galaxy transfer Efraín Álvarez to Club Tijuana LA Galaxy homegrown midfielder Efraín Álvarez is getting a career reset in Liga MX, as the club announced Friday they have 09 September 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Friday Kickoff: What’s at stake in each Matchday 31 game? A small slate tomorrow We’ve got four MLS games for you on Saturday, plus one on Sunday, to get you through the international break. You’re welcome. Check out the full schedule here. Messi powers Argentina in World Cup qualifying Just like when his Leagues Cup 2023 heroics fueled Inter Miami 08 September 2023
Matchday 31: What to know, how to watch on MLS Season Pass Matchday 31 features an abbreviated slate, as only 10 teams square off during the September international window – yet the stakes are higher than ever. 08 September 2023
LA Galaxy vs St. Louis CITY SC: Back both teams to score in Western Conference showdown St. Louis CITY SC are top of the Western Conference by a comfortable margin, and LA Galaxy are currently second-from-bottom. So, one would assume this match should be easy to call. However, that is not the case. Jack Collins here from The Game Day to look at a matchup far 07 September 2023
MLS Matchday 31 Previews: Expect plenty of goals as Inter Miami hosts Sporting Kansas City During Matchday 31, we will see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF host a Sporting Kansas City team pushing hard for a playoff spot and one that is within reach this weekend. Miami is still on the same playoff quest in the East, and they will need to continue to 07 September 2023
Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle Thoughts & Numbers: What I'm watching for in MLS Matchday 31 A short week means a short column. As always, all stats below are per TruMedia via StatsPerform unless otherwise noted. 07 September 2023