MLS Matchday 20 weekend features the first full slate of games without the international athletes of MLS assigned to summertime international duty. Some MLS clubs will have to navigate tougher roster choices than others, however, just about everyone will have to deal with limited plug-and-play rosters over the next six weeks.
Fourteen games will be contested over the weekend all across America. Two of those games will even be available for free via MLS broadcast partners if you are so inclined to tune in. Otherwise, you can check right back here for the MLS Matchday 20 recap coming early next week.
New York City & Columbus Friday Night Focus
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New York City FC hopes to pick up their 10th MLS win on the season against the 6-6-2 Columbus Crew in the Bronx, New York, on Friday evening. NYCFC sits 3rd in the Eastern Conference Table tied with city-mate, NY Red Bulls. New York City FC has been stellar recently with only one losing result over their last 11 outings. After losses in 4-of-5 opening games to start the season, NYCFC has certainly corrected course heading into the summer months.
Following a deep run into the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Columbus has regained regain their form back in MLS play with three straight wins. The victory evens up the Crew’s record at 6-6-2 which places Columbus 7th in the East standings.
Friday night’s match between NYCFC and Columbus Crew will be available for Free on Apple TV at 7:30 pm ET. Even if you aren’t a fan of either of the two clubs, the fantastic backdrop of Yankees Stadium always makes for a unique football environment.
Will RSL Remain Blazing During MLS Matchday 20?
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Entering the game with a single-season 13-game unbeaten streak, Real Salt Lake looks to tie a 14-year-old record from 2010 this weekend. With a positive finish against CF Montreal, RSL can match a three-month run from last decade that saw Real Salt Lake tear through Major League Soccer.
With a 9-2-6 record, Real Salt Lake has charged to the top of the Western Conference table this season behind an MVP-caliber play from Chico Arango leading an impressive offensive display for RSL.
Montreal FC has struggled on the season with a 4-5-7 record in 2024. While they aren’t out of playoff positioning, one or two bad results for Montreal could sink them to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Can Inter Miami Continue Philly’s Downward Spiral?
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The Philadelphia Union will play host to Inter Miami on Saturday Night. What would have been a MASSIVE event in the Philadelphia sports scene with Leo Messi in town is now simply a dull murmur as the superstar is off training with Argentina ahead of the Copa American 2024 tournament.
Inter Miami needs to lead on their depth with Luis Suarez and Matias Rojas also off for international duty. Miami is catching Philadelphia at a time when the Union lost six straight at home in a stunning run for a typically excellent along the banks of the Delaware River. The Union is missing their own 10-goal scorer as Daniel Gazdag is across the pond for the Euro 2024 tournament.
Here is a look at the entire weekend schedule for MLS Matchday 20 courtesy of Major League Soccer.
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