On Sunday, Galaxy and Portland were held to a 1-1 draw at StubHub Center. As it stands, Galaxy are in 5th place, with 24 points from 21 matches, while Portland sit in 12th, with 16 points from 21.
The Timbers dominated the first half, when Chará found the net at the 39 minute mark, to take a 1-0 lead into half time.
Galaxy took the initiative in the second half, thanks to a goal from Joveljic just before the final whistle, leaving the final score at 1-1.
Substitutions for Galaxy included Joveljic, Alvarez and Leerdam for Víctor Vázquez, Cabral and Grandsir, repectively. Portland replaced Niezgoda, Moreno, Blanco and Chará for Nathan, Asprilla, Loria and Mora.
There were bookings for Nick Depuy, Grandsir and Joveljic from Galaxy, and Mabiala and Nathan, for Portland.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Technical card:</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LA Galaxy:</td>
<td>Bond, Williams, Nick Depuy, Edwards, Araujo, Delgado, Raveloson, Víctor Vázquez (Joveljic, min.30), Grandsir (Leerdam, min.77), Cabral (Alvarez, min.57) and Chicharito</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Portland Timbers:</td>
<td>Ivačič, Župarić, Mabiala, Bravo, Van Rankin, Chará (Mora, min.86), Blanco (Loria, min.72), Paredes, Moreno (Asprilla, min.72), Niezgoda (Nathan, min.60) and Chará (Mora, min.86)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stadium:</td>
<td>StubHub Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goals:</td>
<td>Chará (0-1, min. 39) and Joveljic (1-1, min. 88)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

LA Galaxy 1-1 Portland: Galaxy denied all 3 points by late Joveljic equaliser

San Lorenzo were held to 1-1 draw by CA Tigre down on Sunday at Estadio Pedro Bidegain. San Lorenzo were looking to pick up points, following a 2-0 victory against Central Córdoba. CA Tigre, on the other hand, were beaten 1-0 in the previous match against Banfield. After today&#8217;s result, San Lorenzo and CA Tigre currently occupy 12th and 22nd spots in the table, with 6 points and 4 points respectively after 5 matches.
CA Tigre started the first half well, when Lucas Blondel found the net in the 24th minute. The score at half time was 1-0.
San Lorenzo took the lead in the second half, when Adam Bareiro found the net, 69 minutes in. The final result, San Lorenzo 1, CA Tigre 1.
Both managers used all substitutions. Substitutions for San Lorenzo included Nahuel Barrios, Luis Sequeira and Ezequiel Herrera for Malcom Braida, Siro Rosane and Ivan Leguizamon, repectively, CA Tigre brought on Oscar Salomon, Flores Gonzalo and Alexis Castro to replace Facundo Colidio, Ijiel Protti and Cristian Zabala.
There were bookings for Jeremias James from San Lorenzo, and Lucas Menossi, Ezequiel Fernandez and Victor Cabrera, for CA Tigre.
San Lorenzo will next travel to Barracas Central, while CA Tigre will face Talleres Córdoba at home.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Technical card:</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>San Lorenzo:</td>
<td>Augusto Batalla, Federico Gattoni, Jeremias James, Gonzalo Lujan Melli, Jalil Elias, Siro Rosane (Luis Sequeira, min.56), Ivan Leguizamon (Ezequiel Herrera, min.90), Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau, Adam Bareiro, Agustin Giay and Malcom Braida (Nahuel Barrios, min.46)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CA Tigre:</td>
<td>Manuel Roffo, Lucas Blondel, Brian Abel Luciatti, Victor Cabrera, Diego Alejandro Sosa, Facundo Colidio (Oscar Salomon, min.70), Cristian Zabala (Alexis Castro, min.81), Ezequiel Fernandez, Lucas Menossi, Ijiel Protti (Flores Gonzalo, min.81) and Mateo Retegui</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stadium:</td>
<td>Estadio Pedro Bidegain</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goals:</td>
<td>Lucas Blondel (0-1, min. 24) and Adam Bareiro (1-1, min. 69)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

San Lorenzo 1 – CA Tigre 1: Estadio Pedro Bidegain sees frustrating draw

Sunday at Providence Park, as Portland host COLO in the MLS.
Portland, currently struggling in twelfth place, will face the challenge of a visiting, ninth placed COLO.
<h4>Portland Timbers arrive at this fixture, having secured 16 points so far this season</h4>
Giovanni Savarese&#8217;s men were held to a disappointing draw against LA Galaxy in their last fixture, he will be keen to improve on that in this game.
Also, Giovanni Savarese knows that a run of three losses in four fixtures for his Portland side, is going to be a tough run of form to change. However that is exactly what he must try to deliver. Their position is twelfth in the League and they have 16 points, that is, 0W, 0L and 0D.
Playing at home, Portland have won two matches, drawn three meetings, and lost two games.
A win in this fixture, would take Portland Timbers’s points from 16 to 19, so far this season. 

<h4>Colorado Rapids have 19 points to their name, going into this tie</h4>
Losing home to Nashville SC 1-3, which followed them drawing away to New York 1-1, this is a worrying run of form for COLO Manager Robin Fraser, who goes into this fixture, knowing that only a positive result will be good enough.
Also, COLO need to find a way to generate wins on a consistent basis, as they’ve recorded five losses in their last 10 meetings. Now they have 0 matches won, 0 games lost and 0 duels drawn; that&#8217;s why they currently sit in ninth place, with a total of 19 points.
COLO now travel, knowing that their current away form is woeful. So far this season they have drawn two games and lost five fixtures matches on the road.
Colorado Rapids will have 22 points if they manage to secure a victory. 

<h4>Portland Timbers v Colorado Rapids &#8211; Head-to-Head.</h4>
Regarding their historical duels these two teams have already met each other 27 times with the result being 11 victories and six draws for Portland. In addition, Robin Fraser’s side are on a 3-match unbeaten run in the League against Portland. In their most recent meeting of this fixture was May 2022, when The Timbers walked away as 2-0 winners.
Other players of note for Portland are David and Hunter with respectively and for COLO are Clinton and William Paul with respectively.

MLS – Portland Timbers – Colorado Rapids on Match-day 23

Portland Timbers beated Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Sunday at Providence Park. As the table looks today, both teams are on 19 points and occupy 10th and 11th places respectively after 23 matches.
The Timbers didn&#8217;t take long to get on the score-sheet, when Blanco opened the rout just before halftime 
Portland started the second half with an intensified spirit, when Niezgoda found the net at the 54 minute mark. Portland then netted once more and increased their advantage thanks to a 2nd effort from Niezgoda at the 62 minute mark with a final score of 3-0.

Substitutions for Portland included Williamson, Asprilla, Mcgraw, Nathan and David Ayala for Paredes, Chará, Blanco, Niezgoda and Chará, repectively. COLO brought on Rodriguez, Lucas Esteves, Max and Dantouma Toure, to replace Yarbrough, Kaye, Barrios and Jonathan Lewis.
There were bookings for Chará from Portland. For COLO, Yarbrough, Lucas Esteves and Dantouma Toure saw yellow.
<table>
<tr>
<th colspan='2'>Technical card:</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Portland Timbers:</td>
<td>Ivačič, Župarić, Tuiloma, Bravo, Van Rankin, Paredes (Williamson, min.21), Chará (Asprilla, min.70), Blanco (Mcgraw, min.83), Chará (Asprilla, min.70), Moreno and Niezgoda (Nathan, min.83)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colorado Rapids:</td>
<td>Yarbrough (Rodriguez, min.45), Wilson, Rosenberry, Trusty, Barrios (Max, min.80), Warner, Beitashour, Jonathan Lewis (Dantouma Toure, min.89), Kaye (Lucas Esteves, min.67), Rubio and Zardes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stadium:</td>
<td>Providence Park</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goals:</td>
<td>Blanco (1-0, min. 45), Niezgoda (2-0, min. 54) and Niezgoda (3-0, min. 62)</td>
</tr>
</table>

Portland 3 – COLO 0: No reply as The Timbers cruise to 3 at Providence Park

MLS action on Sunday as RSL and Columbus meet at Rio Tinto Stadium &#8211; 5:00am GMT.
Sunday&#8217;s clash between RSL and Columbus, sees second take on eleventh in the League.
<h4>Real Salt Lake&#8217;s MLS season, has so far seen them gain 28 points, going into this game</h4>
RSL will be full of confidence, going into this fixture on that back of two successive wins against San Jose and Vancouver Whitecaps. They will need this if they are to retain their run.
Also, RSL keep finding ways to win, having secured four victories in their last five games is astonishing this season. Their position is second in the League and they have 28 points, that is, 0W, 0L and 0D.
Columbus will have to defy the odds when they travel to RSL, if they are to get anything out of the game. With RSL having won six matches and drawn one game this season at home, this is a huge ask.
A victory for Real Salt Lake would put them on 31 points. 

<h4>Columbus Crew go into this meeting with 17 points secured</h4>
Columbus’s pride is now at stake, as they will not wish for another successive poor result. They recently drew 1-1 away to Charlotte FC, which followed the loss to Atlanta United. They will be eager to improve in this next fixture.
Also, Caleb Porter knows that a run of five losses in 10 matches for his Columbus side, is going to be a tough run of form to change. However that is exactly what he must try to deliver. With an eleventh position in the league and 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws, they currently have 17 points in the League.
Columbus have had a disappointing run of performances on the road, having won one game, drawn four games, and lost two matches of their seven League matches playing away this season.
A win in this fixture, would take Columbus Crew’s points from 17 to 20, so far this season. 

<h4>Real Salt Lake v Columbus Crew &#8211; Head-to-Head.</h4>
Regarding their historical duels the recent form between these two sides has seen Columbus with a greater number of wins. In the last 24 meetings, they have enjoyed 12 victories, to RSL’s eight victories. In addition, Columbus are unbeaten in their ten of the last 17 fixtures played against RSL. Their most recent encounter in this competition was July 2019, when Claret and Cobalt walked away as 1-0 winners.
Other standout players for RSL are Gavin and Jeffrey with respectively and for Columbus are Evan and Eloy Victor with respectively.

Real Salt Lake v Columbus Crew: MLS Match-day 23

On Sunday, RSL and Columbus were held to a 0-0 draw at Rio Tinto Stadium. After today&#8217;s result, RSL and Columbus are 2nd, (29 points) and 11th, (18 points), in the league respectively, after 23 matches.
Substitutions for RSL included Menéndez, Caldwell and Chang for Méndez, Ruiz and Meram, repectively. Columbus brought on Sands, Russell, Farsi, Matan and Williams, to replace Pedro Santos, Miguel Berry, Díaz, Nagbe and Igbekeme.
There were bookings for Marcelo Silva from RSL, and Moreira, for Columbus.
<table>
<tr>
<th colspan='2'>Technical card:</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Salt Lake:</td>
<td>Macmath, Marcelo Silva, Glad, Brody, Herrera, Ruiz (Caldwell, min.66), Löffelsend, Meram (Chang, min.83), Savarino, Méndez (Menéndez, min.66) and Córdova</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Columbus Crew:</td>
<td>Room, Degenek, Mensah, Pedro Santos (Sands, min.60), Moreira, Nagbe (Matan, min.93), Morris, Igbekeme (Williams, min.94), Díaz (Farsi, min.68), Miguel Berry (Russell, min.60) and Zawadzki</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stadium:</td>
<td>Rio Tinto Stadium</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goals:</td>
<td>0-0</td>
</tr>
</table>

RSL 0 – Columbus 0: Claret and Cobalt crowd must settle for goal-less draw

Sunday MLS action from BBVA Compass Stadium, as Houston take on Chicago.
Sunday&#8217;s clash between Houston and Chicago, sees ninth take on thirteenth in the League.
<h4>It&#8217;s 18 points so far for Houston Dynamo this season, going into this game</h4>
Paulo Nagamura will hope that success brings further success, as his side look for another win in a row. Their last two outings resulted in victories against Orlando City and Real Salt Lake.
Also, Paulo Nagamura&#8217;s Houston have lost six of their last eight matches this season. They currently stand ninth in the League, with 18 points for a total of 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws.
Houston have won three matches, drawn three games, and lost two games of their eight League matches at home this season.
Houston Dynamo will have 21 points if they manage to secure a victory. 

<h4>With the MLS season well into its stride, Chicago Fire have managed to gain 14 points</h4>
Following two straight wins for Chicago in their most recent games, they will be keen to continue that form going into this fixture.
Also, Chicago have now lost six of their last eight fixtures, a worrying statistic that has to be addressed by Manager Ezra Hendrickson. Their position is thirteenth in the League and they have 14 points, that is, 0W, 0L and 0D.
Chicago have had a disappointing run of performances on the road, having won one game, drawn two fixtures, and lost five games of their eight League matches playing away this season.
A win in this fixture, would take Chicago Fire’s points from 14 to 17, so far this season. 

<h4>Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire &#8211; Head-to-Head.</h4>
Regarding their historical duels Houston and Chicago have faced each other 26 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in Houston’s favour (10 &#8211; 8). Also, Chicago have tasted defeat against Houston in six out of the previous 10 fixtures with them. Their most recent encounter in this competition was September 2020, when Orange Crush walked away as 4-0 winners.
Other players of note for Houston are Steven and Xavier with respectively and for Chicago are Gabriel and Mihajlo with respectively.

MLS – Houston Dynamo to face Chicago Fire on Match-day 22

MLS action on Sunday as Austin and Dallas meet at Q2 Stadium &#8211; 4:00am GMT.
This clash sees fourth play third, as struggling Dallas visit Q2 Stadium to face Austin.
<h4>Austin arrive at this fixture, having secured 27 points so far this season</h4>
Only a positive result will be acceptable for Josh Wolff&#8217;s men, following their recent away defeat at the hands of Montréal in their last match.
Also, Austin keep finding ways to win, having secured six victories in their last 10 games is astonishing this season. With a third position in the league and 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws, they currently have 27 points in the League.
Austin have won four meetings, drawn two games, and lost one game of their seven League matches at home this season.
A win in this fixture would take Austin’s points to 30 in the League.
<h4>FC Dallas&#8217; MLS season, has so far seen them gain 25 points, going into this game</h4>
If Dallas’s season is to maintain on track, they must put their recent poor form to an end in this game. In their last two outings, they lost 0-2 at Vancouver Whitecaps and 1-3 at Orlando City.
Also, Dallas keep finding ways to win, having secured seven victories in their last 13 matches is astonishing this season. They currently stand fourth in the League, with 25 points for a total of 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws.
Dallas&#8217; away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Austin. In the 7 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won two fixtures, drawn three meetings, and lost two meetings.
FC Dallas will see 28 points so far this season, should they secure a win.
<h4>Austin v FC Dallas &#8211; Head-to-Head.</h4>
Additionally, Austin have been unable to beat Dallas in their last three matches with Dallas at Q2 Stadium. In their most recent meeting of this fixture Los Verdes delivered a 2-1 home win.
Other standout players for Austin are Bradley and Damian with respectively and for Dallas are James and Collin with respectively.

MLS Action at Q2 Stadium – Austin face FC Dallas

On Sunday, Austin and Dallas were held to a 2-2 draw at Q2 Stadium. As the table looks today, Austin are in 3rd place, with 28 points from 23 matches, while Dallas sit in 4th, with 26 points from 23.
After a goalless first half, Dallas took the initiative in the second half, when Arriola gave Dallas the lead, 60 minutes in. The momentum was now with Dallas, who then scored again through a goal from Servania at the 68 minute mark to establish a 2-0. However, Austin weren&#8217;t lying down and managed to pull back a goal from Driussi at the 72 minute mark. However they weren&#8217;t finished yet and Hoesen made it 2-2 just before the final whistle to make it 2-2.

Substitutions for Austin included Djitte, Nick Lima, Finlay, Kolmanic and Hoesen for Maxi Urruti, Jiménez, Felipe Martins, Gallagher and Wolff, repectively. Dallas brought on Servania, Obrián, Tafari, Jara and Twumasi, to replace Ntsabeleng, Velasco, Pomykal, Jesús Ferreira and Nanu.
There were bookings for Jiménez, Gabrielsen and Felipe Martins from Austin, and Martínez, for Dallas.
Next up, Austin are away to Charlotte FC, whilst Dallas will travel to face Los Angeles FC.
<table>
<tr>
<th colspan='2'>Technical card:</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Austin:</td>
<td>Stuver, Gabrielsen, Cascante, Gallagher (Kolmanic, min.84), Jiménez (Nick Lima, min.70), Ring, Felipe Martins (Finlay, min.70), Driussi, Fagundez, Wolff (Hoesen, min.84) and Maxi Urruti (Djitte, min.62)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FC Dallas:</td>
<td>Paes, Martínez, Hedges, Farfan, Nanu (Twumasi, min.86), Quignon, Pomykal (Tafari, min.86), Ntsabeleng (Servania, min.64), Arriola, Jesús Ferreira (Jara, min.86) and Velasco (Obrián, min.79)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stadium:</td>
<td>Q2 Stadium</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goals:</td>
<td>Arriola (0-1, min. 60), Servania (0-2, min. 68), Driussi (1-2, min. 72) and Hoesen (2-2, min. 85)</td>
</tr>
</table>

Austin 2 – Dallas 2: Plenty of goals but no win at Q2 Stadium

MLS action on Sunday as MON and Charlotte meet at Stade Saputo &#8211; 2:30am GMT.
It&#8217;s a trip to Stade Saputo for fifth placed MON on Sunday, as they take on seventh placed Charlotte.
<h4>Montréal go into this match with 23 points secured</h4>
Only a positive result will be acceptable for Wilfried Nancy&#8217;s men, following their recent home defeat at the hands of Austin in their last match.
Also, MON keep finding ways to win, having secured seven victories in their last 11 games is astonishing this season. With 23 points (0W, 0L and 0D), they are established in fifth position in the League.
MON have won four matches and lost three games of their seven League matches at home this season.
Victory for Montréal would take their points tally to 26 so far this season. 

<h4>With the MLS season well into its stride, Charlotte FC have managed to gain 20 points</h4>
With the memory of their last match, doubtless on their minds, a (1-1) draw against Columbus Crew, Charlotte will be keen to improve on that result in this game.
Also, suffering eight losses in 16 matches is a terrible run of form for any club, Miguel Ángel Ramírez&#8217;s Charlotte will know this and will be hopeful of turning it around. Their position is seventh in the League and they have 20 points, that is, 0W, 0L and 0D.
Charlotte&#8217;s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to MON. In the 8 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far drawn two games and lost six meetings.
A victory for Charlotte FC would put them on 23 points. 

<h4>Montréal v Charlotte FC &#8211; Head-to-Heads.</h4>
Regarding their historical duels MON and Charlotte have faced each other times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in MON’s favour (1 &#8211; 0). In addition, MON remain unbeaten in their last one game with Charlotte at Stade Saputo. The last time both teams met in this competition was May 2022 and the score line ended up with a 0-2 away win for Charlotte FC. 
Other standout players for MON are Logan and Sebastian with respectively and for Charlotte are George and Kristijan with respectively.

MLS Action at Stade Saputo – Montréal face Charlotte FC

Chicago Fire fell to an away defeat at the hands of Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium on Sunday. As things stand, Houston and Chicago currently occupy 8th and 13th spots in the league, with 21 points and 14 points respectively after 22 matches.
Houston started strong and were rewarded for their efforts, with a goal from Úlfarsson, 24 minutes in. They then scored again, increasing their advantage thanks to a goal from Quintero just before halftime. The score at half time was 2-0. Both teams unable to deliver anything further, the score remained at 2-0 at full time.

Substitutions for Houston included Parker, Pasher, Carrasquilla, Avila and Dorsey for Steres, Memo Rodríguez, Quintero, Sebastián Ferreira and Úlfarsson, repectively. Chicago brought on Herbers, Espinoza, Durán, Andre Reynolds Ii and Offor for Gutierrez, Ivanov, Przybyłko, Bornstein and Navarro.
There were bookings for Memo Rodríguez, Steres, Cerén and Parker from Houston, and Navarro and Espinoza, for Chicago.
<table>
<tr>
<th colspan='2'>Technical card:</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Houston Dynamo:</td>
<td>Steve Clark, Hadebe, Steres (Parker, min.70), Lundqvist, Zeca, Vera, Cerén, Memo Rodríguez (Pasher, min.70), Úlfarsson (Dorsey, min.87), Quintero (Carrasquilla, min.73) and Sebastián Ferreira (Avila, min.87)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chicago Fire:</td>
<td>Slonina, Czichos, Terán, Bornstein (Andre Reynolds Ii, min.80), Sekulić, Giménez, Navarro (Offor, min.80), Gutierrez (Herbers, min.46), Mueller, Ivanov (Espinoza, min.58) and Przybyłko (Durán, min.66)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stadium:</td>
<td>BBVA Compass Stadium</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goals:</td>
<td>Úlfarsson (1-0, min. 24) and Quintero (2-0, min. 45)</td>
</tr>
</table>

Technical card:
LA Galaxy:	Bond, Williams, Nick Depuy, Edwards, Araujo, Delgado, Raveloson, Víctor Vázquez (Joveljic, min.30), Grandsir (Leerdam, min.77), Cabral (Alvarez, min.57) and Chicharito
Portland Timbers:	Ivačič, Župarić, Mabiala, Bravo, Van Rankin, Chará (Mora, min.86), Blanco (Loria, min.72), Paredes, Moreno (Asprilla, min.72), Niezgoda (Nathan, min.60) and Chará (Mora, min.86)
Stadium:	StubHub Center
Goals:	Chará (0-1, min. 39) and Joveljic (1-1, min. 88)