MLS Matchday 18 Roundup

Last Updated on June 10, 2024 7:46 pm by Erwin Noguera

The MLS Matchday 18 ended on Saturday, June 8, when the only four matches scheduled for this weekend were played.

Remember that we are on the eve of the start of the Copa America 2024 in North American territory, so many players are concentrating on their national teams.

However, this does not mean that MLS will stop, no more and no less. The calendar continues in the stadiums that will not be used in this special event played every three years.

Now, this weekend, we enjoyed four intense and, surprisingly, low-scoring games, something that hasn’t happened all season so far. Below, we bring you the summary of these four matches played on Matchday 18 of the 2024 MLS season.

MLS Matchday 18 Roundup: New England vs. NY Red Bulls

When and Where?

Saturday, June 8, 7:30 pm ET at the Gillette Stadium

Moneyline odds: 

New England 3.195 

NY Red Bulls 2.14

Draw Offs: 

3.66

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

New England Revolution respected their home ground and dealt a hard blow to the NY Red Bulls in this matchday 18, taking a 1-0 victory in their match played at Gillette Stadium.

While it is true that New England had more possession in the match, the NY Red Bulls attacked whenever they could and generated more scoring chances. However, their offense was unable to break down the Revolution’s defensive wall.

The match was intense for 80 minutes, with an interesting back-and-forth. However, in the 81st minute, Emmanuel Boateng scored the first and only goal to lead New England to a narrow 1-0 victory.

Result: New England (1) – (0) NY Red Bulls

MLS Matchday 18 Roundup: Minnesota United vs. FC Dallas

When and Where?

Saturday, June 8, 8:30 pm ET at the Allianz Field

Moneyline odds: 

Minnesota United 1.74 

FC Dallas 4.32

Draw Offs: 

4.02

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

On the other hand, Minnesota United and FC Dallas faced each other in an exciting duel, which ended with a 1-1 tie on the scoreboard.

This match started extremely intense, with both offenses plugged in and with a clear view of the goal in the first few minutes. In the 9th, Hassani Dotson put the home team ahead with a wonderful goal. However, just six minutes later, FC Dallas managed to level the score at 1-1 thanks to Liam Fraser.

From this point on, we enjoyed a very attacking game from both teams. However, they were unable to overcome their opponents and eventually shared the spoils with a final score of 1-1.

Result: Minnesota United (1) – (1) FC Dallas

MLS Matchday 18 Roundup: Sporting KC vs. Seattle Sounders

When and Where?

Saturday, June 8, 8:30 pm ET at the Children’s Mercy Park

Moneyline odds: 

Sporting KC 2.73 

Seattle Sounders SC 2.50

Draw Offs: 

3.46

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

Sporting KC respected their home and beat the odds in this match by taking an excellent victory over the Seattle Sounders,with a score of 2-1.

This match was also very intense from start to finish, as both teams went on the attack from the opening whistle. However, it was the Sounders who managed to score the first goal of the match in the 12th minute, at the feet of Jordan Morris.

Likewise, Seattle’s joy would be short-lived, as Johnny Russel managed to equalize the actions in the 19th minute, giving a breath of fresh air and tranquility to his team after the Sounders’ early goal.

After several scoring chances from both sides, Seattle was left with 10 men on the pitch after Reed Baker-Whiting was sent off in the 73rd minute. Finally, Sporting KC took advantage of this situation and their superiority on the field to score the winning goal in the 85th minute, at the feet of Alenis Vargas.

Result: Sporting KC (2) – (1) Seattle Sounders

MLS Matchday 18 Roundup: St. Louis City vs. Portland Timbers

When and Where?

Saturday, June 8, 8:30 pm ET at the CITYPARK

Moneyline odds: 

St. Louis City 1.765 

Portland Timbers 4.08

Draw Offs: 

4.12

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

Finally, St. Louis City and Portland Timbers gave us an extremelyboring match, which ended with a 0-0 draw on the scoreboard.

Neither team had clarity in attack, although the home side dominated possession with 54% and had 15 chances on goal, with four shots on target.

Likewise, seconds before the end of the match, Jonathan Rodriguez of the Timbers almost gave his team the victory after a header. However, the ball went wide of the home team’s goal, putting the game away.

Result: St. Louis City (0) – (0) Portland Timbers