The Philadelphia Union is back at the top of the MLS following MLS Matchday 30.
Coming into Matchday 31, the Union will have a big Eastern Conference clash with FC Cincinnati. Cincinnati is sitting in second place in the East, just two points behind the Union.
The Union also has a chance to clinch an MLS Cup playoff berth this weekend. There are two different ways that the Union can clinch:
-Win vs FC Cincinnati AND New York Red Bulls loss/draw vs Columbus Crew OR…
-Philadelphia Union draw vs FC Cincinnati AND New York Red Bulls loss vs Columbus Crew
San Diego FC was the first club to clinch a playoff spot last week, and D.C. United was the first club to be eliminated from playoff contention. San Diego will also face LAFC on Saturday night. LAFC sits fifth in the West, three points behind the Seattle Sounders in fourth.
We also have Leagues Cup semi-final action on Sunday! The LA Galaxy will face Orlando City at 5:00 p.m. in the Leagues Cup Third Place Match, while the Seattle Sounders will take on Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Final at 8:00 p.m.
My top five MLS matches to watch for Matchday 31
FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union
New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew
Minnesota United vs. Portland Timbers
Austin FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
LAFC vs. San Diego FC
MLS Matchday 31 Schedule & Betting Guide:
*All bets courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Saturday’s MLS Schedule
FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union – 7:30 pm – TQL Stadium
Odds: Home +140, Draw +250, Away +175
Toronto FC vs. CF Montreal – 7:30 pm – BMO Field
Odds: Home +100, Draw +250, Away +250
NYCFC vs. D.C. United – 7:30 pm – Yankee Stadium
Odds: Home -210, Draw +340, Away +450
New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew – 7:30 pm – Sports Illustrated Stadium
Odds: Home +155, Draw +250, Away +160
New England Revolution vs. Charlotte FC – 7:30 pm – Gillette Stadium
Odds: Home +120, Draw +270, Away +190
Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids – 8:30 pm – Children’s Mercy Park
Odds: Home +130, Draw +290, Away +170
Minnesota United vs. Portland Timbers – 8:30 pm – Allianz Field
Odds: Home -165, Draw +320, Away +350
Austin FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes – 8:30 pm – Q2 Stadium
Odds: Home +105, Draw +270, Away +230
Nashville SC vs. Atlanta United – 8:30 pm – GEODIS Park
Odds: Home -210, Draw +340, Away +450
St. Louis City vs. Houston Dynamo – 8:30 pm – Energizer Park
Odds: Home +110, Draw +260, Away +210
Sunday’s MLS Schedule
LAFC vs. San Diego FC – 10:45 pm- BMO Stadium
Odds: Home -165, Draw +310, Away +350
MLS Table after Matchday 30
Philadelphia Union – 54 pts
FC Cincinnati – 52 pts
Nashville SC – 50 pts
Charlotte FC – 47 pts
Orlando City – 47 pts
Inter Miami – 46 pts
Columbus Crew – 45 pts
NYCFC – 44 pts
New York Red Bulls – 39 pts
Chicago Fire – 39 pts
New England Revolution – 31 pts
FC Toronto – 24 pts
CF Montreal – 23 pts
Atlanta United – 23 pts
e – D.C. United – 21 pts
x- San Diego FC – 53 pts
Minnesota United – 50 pts
Vancouver Whitecaps – 49 pts
Seattle Sounders – 44 pts
LAFC – 41 pts
Portland Timbers – 41 pts
Portland Timbers – 38 pts
Colorado Rapids – 36 pts
San Jose Earthquakes – 35 pts
Austin FC – 35 pts
Real Salt Lake – 31 pts
FC Dallas – 30 pts
Houston Dynamo – 29 pts
Sporting Kansas City – 24 pts
St. Louis City – 21 pts
LA Galaxy – 19 pts
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