MLS Matchday 2 Roundup

The 2024 MLS season is in full swing, and after two excellent matchdays, we have enjoyed spectacular games from start to finish. So far, we have the predictions coming true, with the high level shown by Inter Miami.

On the other hand, Columbus Crew is also on the lookout, along with many other teams that remain undefeated after the two matches they have played. From what we have seen so far, we are sure that we will have one of the most competitive seasons in the history of MLS, so every matchday and every game will be crucial for each team.

Let’s take a look at what happened in the most relevant matches of the last MLS weekend.

MLS Matchday 2 Roundup – Real Salt Lake vs. LAFC

When and Where?

Saturday, March 2, 2:00 pm ET at America First Field

Moneyline odds: 

Real Salt Lake 2.79 

LAFC 2.39

Draw Offs: 

3.60

Where Can I Watch?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

Real Salt Lake put on a show of power at home, defeating LAFC with an extraordinary 3-0 score.

The match was interesting from start to finish, and although RSL dominated and took control of the ball in this match, LA never gave up and was willing to fight to stay in the game.

The home side began with intense attacks on the California defense, and in the 18th minute, they could take the lead thanks to Carlos Andres Gomez’s first goal of the night. Then, in the 41st minute, Gómez took advantage to score the second goal of the night.

Finally, before the end of the first half, in the 45+5 minute, Cristian Arango sealed the match with an excellent goal in a game played in the snow and a big storm.

Result: Real Salt Lake (3) – (0) LAFC

MLS Matchday 2 Roundup – Minnesota United vs. Columbus Crew

When and Where?

Saturday, March 2, 2:00 pm ET at the Allianz Field 

Moneyline odds: 

Minnesota United 2.59 

Columbus Crew 2.47

Draw Offs:

3.8

Where Can I Watch?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

Minnesota and Columbus Crew gave us one of the most intense matches of this MLS matchday 2. Both teams had many opportunities to take the lead. However, they never got beyond a 1-1 draw.

The match was a give-and-take from the start, with both teams displaying great potential on both sides of the pitch. However, neither was able to score in the first half, so they went into the break with a 0-0 draw.

Then, in the 59th minute, Juan Camilo Hernández opened the scoring for Columbus Crew to give the visitors the advantage. Finally, when we all thought the match would end with a 1-0 victory for the Crew, Tani Oluwaseyi got the 1-1 in the 95+5th minute to save a point for the home team.

Result: Minnesota United (1) – (1) Columbus Crew

MLS Matchday 2 Roundup – Inter Miami vs. Orlando City

When and Where?

Saturday, March 2, 4:30 pm ET at the DRV PNK Stadium

Moneyline odds: 

Inter Miami 1.7

Orlando City 4.56

Draw Offs: 

4.1

Where Can I Watch?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

Inter Miami once again more than demonstrated their extraordinary potential this season, led by Leo Messi and Luis Suarez in the team’s offense.

While Inter played very well collectively, both Messi and Suarez scored a brace in this match to lead their team to a convincing 5-0 victory.

The game started with two great goals from the Uruguayan in the 4th and 11th minutes to give Inter a good advantage in this interesting match. Then, after an excellent team play, Robert Taylor scored the 3-0 in the 29th minute.

With the game settled, Inter Miami continued to press Orlando City, and in the 57th and 62nd minutes, Leo Messi scored a brace to make it 5-0.

Result: Inter Miami (5) – (0) Orlando City

MLS Matchday 2 Roundup – Houston Dynamo vs. NY Red Bull

When and Where?

Saturday, March 2, 8:30 pm ET at the Shell Energy Stadium

Moneyline odds: 

Houston Dynamo 2.2 

NY Red Bulls 3.265

Draw Offs: 

3.44

Where Can I Watch?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

Finally, we have the NY Red Bulls, who took the victory over the Houston Dynamo, visitors, with a score of 2-1.

The Dynamo had control of the match and even the scoreboard for much of the game. However, the Big Apple team’s offense woke up and annihilated the locals.

Houston started the match very strongly after Ibrahim Aliyu’s goal in the 7th minute. However, the home team could not do much more, as they gradually gave up possession of the ball, something that the NY Red Bull forwards were very grateful for.

In the 43rd and 59th minutes, Elias Manoel and Lewis Morgan, respectively, scored two goals to lead the visitors to an excellent comeback and win the match 2-1.

Result: Houston Dynamo (1) – (2) NY Red Bull