It is set to be a very busy week ahead for fans of Major League Soccer, to say the least. Last weekend saw matchday 16 get underway, and just as fans are still processing some of those results, they will need to shift focus to Wednesday, May 29th, as matchday 17 gets underway.
Yes, that's right. A midweek round is upon us, meaning the opportunity for more drama and interesting score-lines as well as the possibility of some shake-ups in the league standings.
With that in mind, here is all you need to know as matchday 17 of the 2024 MLS season gets underway on Wednesday, May 29th.
Broadcast and live-streaming info for MLS in the USA and in select countries
This round will see some matches also offered on TV for fans located in the United States. First up is Austin vs Portland Timbers, which kicks off at 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST) on Fox Sports 1. In addition, the match can be live-streamed via Foxsports.com and via the Fox Sports App.
Then, later on on Wednesday, Fox Sports 1 will also be carrying the Los Angeles vs Minnesota United match, which kicks off at 10:45 pm EST (7:45 pm PST). Foxsports.com the Fox Sports App will also offer live-streaming of this game.
Spanish-speakers can check out FOX Deportes for both of the aforementioned ties.
For fans in the United States, all games on matchday 17 can be live-streamed via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV also provides live-streaming of matchday 17's games for fans based in multiple other countries, including Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and more.
Top games to watch on matchday 17 in Major League Soccer
Cincinnati vs Nashville: Five wins from their last five matches have helped Cincinnati surge up the table in the Eastern Conference. Now, the team that made major waves last season as they clinched the Supporters' Shield will look to make it a sixth consecutive victory when they welcome Nashville on Wednesday. As for the visitors, they come into this tie having won just two of their last five MLS matches and were recently held to a very frustrating scoreless stalemate against Montreal last weekend.
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Inter Miami vs Atlanta United: Despite missing key players such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami successfully battled to a 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps to ensure that they remain on top of the Eastern Conference. The Herons are now unbeaten in their last ten games and have received a major boost, as Messi is expected to return for their upcoming tie against Atlanta United, a team that current coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino will be well-acquainted with having managed them from 2016 to 2018.
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Los Angeles vs Minnesota United: The final match of this round could turn out to be a real interesting one for fans and neutrals alike. Los Angeles have won their last three matches, and four of their last five as they steadily aim to close the gap on the top three in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Minnesota United have been having a solid campaign so far and presently find themselves in second. A win for the visitors could help them apply pressure on current Western Conference leaders Salt Lake, who currently hold a four point lead ahead of Wednesday's games, while a win for hosts Los Angeles could see them jump into the top two.
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Current standing in MLS ahead of matchday 17
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | |||||||||||
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 14 | +13 | 29 | WWDWW | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 15 | +4 | 29 | DWWLW | |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 14 | +8 | 27 | DDDWW | |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 16 | +8 | 24 | DWWDW | |
| 5 | Orlando City SC | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 16 | +11 | 24 | WWDDW | |
| 6 | Inter Miami | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 21 | +3 | 22 | LDLWL | |
| 7 | New York City | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 21 | WDLWW | |
| 8 | Charlotte | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 21 | +0 | 19 | LLLLL | |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 24 | +0 | 19 | WWDLL | |
| 10 | New York RB | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 17 | +3 | 18 | LLWLW | |
| 11 | New England | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 18 | DDWWW | |
| 12 | DC United | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 25 | -12 | 14 | DDLWL | |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 13 | WLWLL | |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 11 | LDLDL | |
| 15 | CF Montréal | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 23 | -15 | 7 | LDWLL | |
| Western Conference | |||||||||||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 10 | +14 | 28 | DDWWD | |
| 2 | San Diego | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 17 | +10 | 27 | WDWWW | |
| 3 | Minnesota United | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 25 | WLWWL | |
| 4 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 20 | +3 | 23 | DDWLW | |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders FC | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 19 | +3 | 23 | WDLWW | |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 20 | +5 | 22 | DWDWD | |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 19 | WLLLD | |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 23 | +6 | 18 | DDWWL | |
| 9 | Austin | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 18 | DDLLL | |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 16 | WWLLW | |
| 11 | Dallas | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 23 | -8 | 16 | LLDLW | |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 14 | LDDLW | |
| 13 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 24 | -5 | 12 | DDLWL | |
| 14 | St. Louis City | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 11 | LDLLD | |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 35 | -22 | 4 | LDLLL | |
