It's set to be a very busy weekend for football fans - and not just because two major finals will be happening on Sunday.
On Saturday, July 13th, another round of Major League Soccer games will be on tap, and naturally, that means that there will be plenty of talking points after what should be another great round of matches across the league.
Here's all you need to know ahead of matchday 26, which will see all its matches played on Saturday, July 13th.
Broadcast and live-streaming info for MLS in the USA and in select countries
Saturday's tie featuring Portland Timbers vs Salt Lake will be available on TV for United States-based viewers, with a start time of 10:25 pm EST (7:25 pm PST). However, there will be no English-language commentary offered on TV, with that game being shown on FOX Deportes for Spanish-speaking fans.
The Timbers-Salt Lake tie can also be live-streamed via Foxsports.com and via the Fox Sports App.
For fans in the United States, all games on matchday 26 can be live-streamed via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV also provides live-streaming of matchday 26's games for fans based in multiple other countries, including Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and more.
Top games to watch on matchday 26 in Major League Soccer
Cincinnati vs Charlotte: Reigning Supporters' Shield winners Cincinnati have reclaimed top spot in the Eastern Conference after crushing Inter Miami 6-1 in their last fixture. Now, they will look to further extend their lead when they welcome sixth-placed Charlotte, who come into this contest having lost their last two games on the spin. Will Cincinnati be able to build on their slim lead at the top of the Eastern Conference by making it a fourth consecutive win in MLS on Saturday?
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Portland Timbers vs Salt Lake: The Timbers have won four of their last five games and currently sit in fifth spot in the Western Conference ahead of their Saturday match against Salt Lake. Meanwhile, the visiting side come into this contest having won three of their last five matches and presently are joint-tied on 43 points with conference leaders Los Angeles FC and third-placed LA Galaxy. Both the Timbers and Salt Lake have been really setting the pitch alight with their solid attacking units, with Salt Lake's 48 goals making their attack the most prolific in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Timbers, who have netted 45, are certainly no slouches themselves. This game could see some major changes in the league standings, especially if Salt Lake manage to win and the two other teams on 43 points slip-up in their respective ties.
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Los Angeles vs Columbus Crew: Both teams have been in impressive form coming into this clash, and thus could provide plenty of entertainment for both fans and neutrals alike. Los Angeles currently are joint-tied on 43 points with Salt Lake and cross-town rivals LA Galaxy, but presently hold top spot in the Western Conference due to a variety of factors. However, this means that depending on how LA FC fare against upcoming visitors Columbus Crew, they could find themselves slipping down the table. All in all, this could be a tricky test for the hosts, especially as the Crew come into this game on a four match winning streak which has helped them vault up the table in the Eastern Conference to third place.
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Current standing in MLS ahead of matchday 26
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | |||||||||||
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 18 | +14 | 34 | DWDWW | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 24 | +1 | 30 | LDLDW | |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 29 | WWDLD | |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 21 | +9 | 29 | DDWDW | |
| 5 | Columbus Crew | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 24 | +3 | 28 | LDLDD | |
| 6 | New York RB | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 19 | +9 | 27 | WWWLL | |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 22 | +9 | 27 | LLWWW | |
| 8 | Charlotte | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 27 | +1 | 25 | WLWLL | |
| 9 | New York City | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 20 | +0 | 25 | DLWWD | |
| 10 | New England | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 23 | WDDDD | |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 28 | +0 | 22 | WLWWD | |
| 12 | DC United | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 29 | -13 | 18 | WDLDD | |
| 13 | Atlanta United | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 17 | LWWLD | |
| 14 | Toronto FC | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 13 | LLLWL | |
| 15 | CF Montréal | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 32 | -20 | 8 | LLDLD | |
| Western Conference | |||||||||||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 12 | +15 | 32 | DWDDW | |
| 2 | San Diego | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 18 | +11 | 30 | WLWDW | |
| 3 | Minnesota United | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 16 | +10 | 30 | WDDWL | |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 26 | LWWDL | |
| 5 | Portland Timbers | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 26 | WLDDW | |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 23 | DDWDW | |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 34 | 28 | +6 | 22 | LWDDD | |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 22 | LWWLL | |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 20 | LWDWW | |
| 10 | Austin | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 20 | LDDDD | |
| 11 | Dallas | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 18 | DDLLD | |
| 12 | Sporting KC | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 16 | WDDDL | |
| 13 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 25 | -9 | 15 | LDLLD | |
| 14 | St. Louis City | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 14 | WLLDL | |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 36 | -21 | 7 | WLLDL | |
MLS: Full list of matches to watch on July 13
