PBP: 2024 MLS Season PBP Thread Week 25 September 18 - 22 {R}

As summer fades to fall, so too does the 2024 MLS season begin to fade into the playoffs. This past week saw Messi return and and score a pair of goals and assist on a third as Miami saw off a game Philly side 3-1 at Chase Stadium. With the win Miami moved one step closer to claiming their first shield and also setting the all time points record for a single season in MLS. Nashville kept their playoff hopes alive, while also putting a dent in Atlanta's postseason ship, with their 2-0 victory in the ATL. Montreal finally won a game, beating a suddenly slumping Charlotte 2-1 at Stade Saputo. Orlando is good again! They beat those lowly Revs 3-0 at Inter & Co. Toronto and Chicago both picked up much needed 2-1 home wins over Austin and Red Bull NY respectively. Houston is surging, despite injuries, as they beat a slumping RSL 4-1 in space city. Colorado keeps on winning as they were 2-1 victors over the Timbers. In the best game of the weekend the Galaxy and LAFC played a classic in El Trafico. LAFC blew a tire, and the Galaxy scored 4 second half goals to stun the black and gold 4-2.

This week sees Wednesday night action, and a full slate of weekend games too. The Pigeons take on Philly in the Bronx in a game that is crucial for both teams playoff aspirations. Atlanta welcome Messi and Friendfs to the Benz. Orlando and Charlotte square off in the City Beautiful. The suddenly hot Whitecaps travel to the bayou to take on the high flying Dynamo. Nashville and Chicago look to keep their playoff hopes alive in Music City. The Timbers host the Galaxy. LAFC play host to Austin, as both teams look to rebound from disappointing losses this past Saturday.

The weekend sees an afternoon doubleheader!!!! Yankee Stadium is the place to be as Messi and Friends come to the Bronx to take on the Pigeons to get the day started. Charlotte then plays host to New England. The Champs host Orlando City in what could be a great game. to start the evenings slate of games. LAFC travel to Frisco to take on FC Dallas. It's an all Texas affair in the Lone Star State's Capital when the Dynamo come to Q2. The Galaxy and Whitecaps round out Saturday Night's games in Carson. DC United travel up I95 to take on Philly on the banks of the Delaware River Sunday evening in the week's last game.

As usual all game times are eastern. National broadcasts & Free games are listed. All games can be viewed using MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Kickoff times can be found here.

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Wednesday, September 18

NYC vs PHL 7:39PM
ATL vs MIA 7:39PM
NER vs MTL 7:39PM
TFC vs CLB 7:39PM
ORL vs CHA 8:24PM (approx.) FS1 / Free
SKC vs COL 8:39PM
HOU vs VAN 8:39PM
NSH vs CHI 8:39PM
MNU vs FCC 8:39PM
RSL vs FCD 9:39PM
POR vs LAG 10:39PM
SEA vs SJE 10:39PM
LAX vs ATX 10:39PM (approx.) FS1 / Free

Saturday, September 21

NYC vs MIA 2:09PM
CHA vs NER 4:09PM
CLB vs ORL 7:39PM
MTL vs CHI 7:39PM
RNY vs ATL 7:39PM
FCD vs LAX 8:39PM
SKC vs MNU 8:39PM
NSH vs FCC 8:39PM
ATX vs HOU 8:39PM
RSL vs POR 9:39PM
COL vs TFC 9:39PM Free
LAG vs VAN 10:39PM
SJE vs STL 10:39PM

Sunday, September 22

PHL vs DCU 6:24PM (approx.) FS1 / Free