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Nashville SC Hosts Columbus Crew at GEODIS Park

Nashville SC Hosts Columbus Crew at GEODIS Park

The Eastern Conference leader, with 14 wins in 20 games, faces a 12th-place opponent in desperate need of points.

By EnPelotas Staff
Austin FC vs Philadelphia Union: Survival Duel

Austin FC vs Philadelphia Union: Survival Duel

Two teams level in the standings fight to break into playoff position in MLS.

Junior: Valderrama Criticizes, Arias Responds

Junior: Valderrama Criticizes, Arias Responds

The Uruguayan coach defended his tenure after winning two titles, though he acknowledged the weight of the Colombian idol's words.

Liverpool routs Cerro 4-0, tops Clausura

Liverpool routs Cerro 4-0, tops Clausura

Fossati's side snapped the home team's winning run with a dominant display three matchdays in, still unbeaten.

MLS

MLS Fines Messi for Neck Contact in Philadelphia Match

The Argentine was fined for an incident with Quinn Sullivan in Wednesday's stoppage time, the same match in which he scored his first goal since his father's death.

América to play four games in Bogotá after earthquake

América to play four games in Bogotá after earthquake

The Pascual Guerrero remains closed to the public, and the Valle del Cauca club now has permission to relocate to the capital while the stadium situation gets sorted out.

Newell's vs Banfield, a midtable battle

Newell's vs Banfield, a midtable battle

The home side will look to snap a historic losing streak against a rival that has won all eight previous meetings between the two clubs.

Huracán vs Deportivo Riestra at El Ducó

Huracán vs Deportivo Riestra at El Ducó

The home side enters as the favorite with a 50% chance of winning, while Caicedo leads the attack against a Riestra side stuck in a scoring drought.

Barcelona vs Orense: Clash of Teams in Need

Barcelona vs Orense: Clash of Teams in Need

Both sides arrive at Estadio Banco Pichincha on rough patches, with Barcelona a slight favorite according to the model's odds.

Orlando City Hosts Real Salt Lake in MLS

Orlando City Hosts Real Salt Lake in MLS

Both Eastern Conference sides need a win to climb the standings after uneven recent form.

Red Bulls vs Fire FC: the favorite travels to New York

Red Bulls vs Fire FC: the favorite travels to New York

Chicago arrives red hot with five straight wins and a plus 11 goal differential, while the home side needs a response after four losses in its last five matches.

Alianza Atlético thumps Cristal 3-1 in Sullana

Alianza Atlético thumps Cristal 3-1 in Sullana

Two second-half penalties settled a match that had looked even until then, with goals from Ingratti, Muñoz and Díaz for the home side.

MLS

MLS fines Messi over head and neck contact

The league also disciplined Inter Miami's Ian Fray and Minnesota United's Anthony Markanich for incidents reviewed after Wednesday's matches.

Cruz Azul vs Atlas at the Banorte, Saturday at 9 pm

Cruz Azul vs Atlas at the Banorte, Saturday at 9 pm

La Máquina sits in tenth place, nine points behind the leaders, while the Jalisco side is enjoying a different atmosphere under Hernán Crespo.

Inter Miami vs Toronto: a clash of contrasting form

Inter Miami vs Toronto: a clash of contrasting form

The hosts sit second in the Eastern Conference and are chasing a return to winning ways, while the visitors are fighting to pull away from the bottom of the table.

Cincinnati hosts Seattle looking to build momentum

Cincinnati hosts Seattle looking to build momentum

The Sounders arrive on a run of four losses in five matches, while the home side sits fifth in the East with momentum on its side.

Charlotte FC vs. D.C. United at Bank of America Stadium

Charlotte FC vs. D.C. United at Bank of America Stadium

The hosts, with a stronger recent head-to-head record, are favored at 46 percent in this playoff-positioning matchup.

Montreal hosts Galaxy looking to snap skid

Montreal hosts Galaxy looking to snap skid

Two inconsistent Eastern Conference sides meet at Stade Saputo in a tightly projected matchup, though the head-to-head record favors the visitors.

Cruzeiro vs Flamengo in Brasileirão action

Cruzeiro vs Flamengo in Brasileirão action

The fifth-place side takes on the second-place team at the Mineirão, with just nine points separating them in the standings.

Betis 1-0 Real Sociedad at La Cartuja

Betis 1-0 Real Sociedad at La Cartuja

Rodrigo Riquelme settled the match in the 62nd minute with a shot from the center of the box, in a game where the home side was the better attacking team.

Arsenal beat Coventry 3-0 in league opener

Arsenal beat Coventry 3-0 in league opener

The Gunners had the match settled inside the first 48 minutes with goals from Havertz, Saka and Odegaard.

Marseille 4-0 Strasbourg at the Orange Vélodrome

Marseille 4-0 Strasbourg at the Orange Vélodrome

Gouiri scored twice as Marseille cruised to a lopsided win over a Strasbourg side reduced to ten men in the second half.

Colo Colo stays cautious ahead of Superclasico vs. U

Colo Colo stays cautious ahead of Superclasico vs. U

Diego Ulloa warns that a win will be worth nothing more than three points, despite the clash's historic weight.

Deportes

Manchester United signs Carlos Baleba for 70 million pounds

The Cameroonian midfielder from Brighton is Michael Carrick's third midfield reinforcement of the summer transfer window.

Santos faces Puebla winless in four matches

Santos faces Puebla winless in four matches

The Guerreros visit Estadio Cuauhtemoc sitting second to last, while La Franja arrives after beating Pachuca 3-2 and climbing to seventh place.

Copa Libertadores

Di María confirms he's staying at Central after elimination

El Fideo clarified on Instagram that his comments about leaving were said in the heat of the moment, with no decision actually made.

Guadalajara vs Tijuana look to bounce back

Guadalajara vs Tijuana look to bounce back

The unbeaten runner-up arrives at Estadio Akron with a 46% chance of victory, though a draw looms large at 35%.

Deportes

Santa Fe vs America de Cali, Liga BetPlay Matchday 6

The Cardenales hope to draw on their 4-0 rout of the Valle del Cauca side as they look to knock off the league leader, who arrives with 12 points from 12.

Real Madrid visits Espanyol in Mourinho debut

Real Madrid visits Espanyol in Mourinho debut

The Madrid side arrives with fresh signings but also key defensive absences due to injury.

Liga de Quito vs Emelec in the Ecuabet League

Liga de Quito vs Emelec in the Ecuabet League

The whites have already locked up their spot in the Libertadores quarterfinals and need points in the domestic league to fight for the top hexagonal.

    
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