Club football continues in North America. With the end of the continental competition, it will be the turn for Major League Soccer fans to witness a couple of matches for their favorite teams this week, as the competition gets ready for the MLS All-Star weekend and for the start of the Leagues Cup.
The top-tier category in the United States will have all games for this matchday played on July 17, filled with some exciting ones to keep an eye on. There will be some matches featuring the top teams in each conference fighting for the top spot, while there will also be some fixtures where those involved will want to get closer to the playoff spots or to leave the bottom halves of each lot.
Here is all you need to know as a massive week of the 2024 Major League Soccer season gets underway.
Broadcast and live-streaming info for MLS in the USA and in select countries
For fans in the United States, all games can be streamed live via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with English and Spanish commentary available on the platform.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV also provides live-streaming of this week's games for fans based in multiple other countries, including Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and more.
Additionally, Fox Sports 1 will provide live television coverage this Wednesday with two matches, one of them that could be key to determine the winner of the Western Conference and a potential Supporters' Shield contender.
Top Major League Soccer games to watch this week
Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire: The current leaders in the Eastern Conference hope to go back to winning ways when they host Chicago, one of the lower-ranked teams in the conference and who sit 26 points behind the top spot. The hosts have won two games in a row against the Fire and hold a three-game streak without a loss when facing them. Nonetheless, Chicago's last win against Cincinnati came in 2022 away from home, which means that the home team must be wary of their rivals options here.
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Inter Miami vs Toronto FC: The Herons lost the top spot in the conference during their woeful loss to Cincinnati, but this time they will lock horns against Toronto, who have a decent record but far from being an impressive side. Tata Martino's men mat still be without Messi and Suárez for a while, and if they drop more points here, their position as title contenders could be at risk. Luckily for the team in pink, they have beaten Toronto in six of their last seven games, which should be a good indication on how things could roll here.
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Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake: This Western Conference clash will feature the two top teams in that side of the country, and to make it even more interesting, both have similar numbers in terms of wins and even conceded goals. If you believe that statistics can show you how a game will end, then you need to bet all your cash on Real Salt Lake, who have won their last two games against LAFC without conceding a goal.
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Current MLS standings ahead of this weekend's matches
| 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 | |
