The MLS matchday 24 brought many surprises and goals, but the one that stood out the most was the thrashing of FC Cincinnati against Inter Miami, making it the new leader of the tournament and its division.
It was a resounding 6-1 win for the Orange and Blue, who edged out the Florida side by one point, while Salt Lake and Orlando City each scored five goals in their matches against Atlanta United and DC United, respectively.
In another game with a big difference, Columbus Crew beat Toronto FC 4-0, while Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers beat St. Louis City and Nashville SC 4-1.
Matchday 24 Results
Montreal 1-1 Vancouver
Orlando 5-0 DC United
Columbus 4-0 Toronto
Philadelphia 0-0 NY Red Bulls
Cincinnati 6-1 Inter Miami
Austin 2-1 NYC FC
Salt Lake 5-2 Atlanta
Seattle 2-0 New England
Kansas City 3-2 Dallas
San Jose 1-0 Chicago
Colorado 4-1 St. Louis
Portland 4-1 Nashville
LA Galaxy 2-1 Minnesota
MLS Matchday 24: Philadelphia 0-0 NY Red Bulls
When and Where?
Saturday, July 6, 7:30 pm ET at the Subaru Park
Moneyline odds:
Philadelphia 2.72
NY Red Bulls 2.42
Draw Offs:Â
3.65
Where can I watch it?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls disappointed in the only scoreless game in MLS this week. Although there were many shots, a total of 33, they failed to beat Andrew Rick and Carlos Coronel, who ended up being the stars of the game.
With this result, Philadephia ended a five-game losing streak, although it has not won in nine matches. For their part, theRed Bulls remain in fourth place in the East and are unbeaten in five games, although four of them have been draws.
MLS Matchday 24: FC Cincinnati 6 – 1 Inter Miami
When and Where?
Saturday, July 6, 7:30 pm ET at the TQL Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Cincinnati 1.75
Inter Miami 4.22
Draw Offs:Â
4.08
Where can I watch it?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Undoubtedly, the big surprise of the week, and probably of the season so far, is Cincinnati’s overwhelming 6-1 victory over Inter Miami. Both teams were at the top of the table, fighting for the lead every weekend, so such a big difference is surprising.
It was a night to forget for goalkeeper Drake Callender, who made several mistakes, and the team’s defense, which was very loose and permeable, allowing the opponents to do whatever they wanted. Japan’s Yuya Kubo opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and Serhiy Kryvtsov equalized in the 21st minute with a header from a corner kick.
Then came Cincinnati’s festival, scoring through Argentine Luciano Acosta and Yamil Asad, and Czech Pavel Bucha to make the score 4-1 before the end of the first half.
In the second part, Kubo and Gerardo Valenzuela appeared to put the score at 6-1 and Sergio Busquets was sent off after being shown two yellow cards in one minute for protesting.
Cincinnati is now the league leader with 48 points, one more than Inter Miami, which lost its first match since Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are in the Copa América, after having won all of them by 2-1.
MLS Matchday 24: CF Montreal 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps
When and Where?
Saturday, July 6, 7:30 pm ET at the Saputo Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Montreal 2.69
Whitecaps 2.42
Draw Offs:Â
3.70
Where can I watch it?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
In the Canadian derby of the week, Montreal and Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1-1 in a result that did neither side much good.
The visitors took the lead with a fine goal from Brian White, who struck first-time with the outside of his foot after a cross from the left by Ryan Gauld. It was the striker’s third consecutive game on the scoresheet, during which time he scored five goals.
The equalizer came in the 79th minute when Uruguay’s Matias Coccaro headed the ball into the center of the net, but goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka’s hands were too soft to keep out the shot.
Montreal is 11th in the Eastern Conference with 23 points, one point behind compatriot Toronto FC, which is in the Wild Card zone, while Vancouver is sixth in the West with 32 points but close to getting out of the playoff spots.
MLS Matchday 24: Austin FC 2-1 New York City
When and Where?
Saturday, July 6, 8:30 pm ET at the Q2 Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Austin FC 2.815
NYC FC 2.392
Draw Offs:Â
3.56
Where can I watch it?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
A double from Gyasi Zardes turned the scoreline around to give Austin FC a 2-1 victory over New York City.
The visitors got on the board early, when five minutes in, Andres Perea connected with a cross from Tayvon Gray. However, in the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time, Jader Obrian delivered a perfect cross to Zardes, who didn’t have to move or jump to head home to make it 1-1.
In the second half, the U.S. striker made a good run and crossed the ball to make the final score 2-1, which would give the Texans three points and also put them in the wild card zone with 30 units. The New Yorkers are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 35 points.
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