This weekend saw another string of thrilling Major League Soccer matches across the United States and Canada.
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s drama.
what happened?
FC Cincinnati made a statement in the East with a thumping 6-1 victory over Inter Miami, moving closer to winning the Supporters’ Shield.
Sergio Busquets also picked up the fourth red card of his career, making it a night to forget for the visitors.
Orlando City also had a goal spree with a 5-0 win over D.C. United, and Columbus followed suit with a 4-0 win over Toronto.
In Canadian showdowns, Montreal and Vancouver tied the points 1-1, while the Philadelphia Union avoided finishing bottom of the table that day with a 0-0 draw with the New York Red Bulls.
The goals continued out West as Real Salt Lake crushed Atlanta United 5-2 behind Diego Luna, Austin came from behind to beat New York City FC 2-1 and Seattle beat New England 2-0 in the final game of the day.
Nighttime
This was FC Cincinnati’s sixth goal against Inter Miami, and it pretty much summed up the night.
Tonight’s Stats
We’ll start off the night by highlighting a great performance from FC Cincinnati.
Meanwhile, some individual skill from Gyasi Zardes earned Austin three points at home and made history.
Meanwhile, Orlando City lost two legendary players for Facundo Torres.
With this assist and goal, he now overtakes Kaka (10) for the most games with multiple goal contributions (10) and also surpasses Nani for the second-most regular season goals in the club’s history (29).
What this means
RSL are currently tied on points with LAFC at the top of the West Division, while FC Cincinnati beat Inter Miami and hold a one-point lead with one game in hand.
Vancouver missed a chance to move up the standings and stay in fifth place, while Austin is on the brink of a playoff berth.
Orlando’s further surge has put them in a guaranteed postseason berth, while Toronto remains in danger of elimination.
What’s next?
We have six games scheduled for Sunday and we’ll be back!
Sporting KC will host FC Dallas while LAFC travels to Houston.
The San Jose Earthquakes will face off against the Chicago Fire, while the Colorado Rapids welcome St. Louis.
In a late kickoff, Portland Timbers will host Nashville SC and LA Galaxy will take on Minnesota United.
