MLS Matchday 20 Roundup

Last Updated on June 20, 2024 3:20 pm by Erwin Noguera

The emotions continue in one of the most important soccer leagues and, above all, with more development in recent years, the MLS. After matchday 20, we have enjoyed exceptional games and, above all, a rain of goals.

In the previous matchday during the week, we saw Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake continue to solidify their positions at the top of the standings in their respective conferences. However, FC Cincinnati in the East, while LAFC and LA Galaxy in the West are not losing much ground on their closest rivals. So, we are likely to see more intense matches from now on.

MLS Matchday 20 Roundup: Inter Miami vs. Columbus

When and Where?

Wednesday, June 19, 7:30 pm ET at the Chase Stadium

Moneyline odds:

Inter Miami 2.69

Columbus 2.375

Draw Offs:

3.82

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Despite the absence of Leo Messi and Luis Suarez, Inter Miami displayed an exceptional level of play in this matchday 20, achieving an excellent victory against Columbus Crew with a score of 2-1.

The development of the match was strange because, despite being played at Inter’s home, the Crew dominated possession of the ball with 68% while they had 17 scoring chances with four direct shots on goal. However, Inter’s effectiveness and a great start to the match managed to carry them to victory.

The game started with a great performance by the home side, as Ian Fray gave them the lead in the 10th minute with a wonder goal. However, this was not all, as 11 minutes later, Leonardo Campana scored the momentary 2-0 to give his team a considerable advantage.

Finally, before the end of the first half, Juan Camilo Hernandez scored 1-2 to close the game.

Result: Inter Miami (2) – (1) Columbus

MLS Matchday 20 Roundup: Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia

When and Where?

Wednesday, June 19, 7:45 pm ET at the TQL Stadium

Moneyline odds:

Cincinnati 1.77

Philadelphia 4.24

Draw Offs:

4

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

We enjoyed an entertaining game on matchday 20 between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union, which ended with a local victory by an astonishing 4-3.

It all started with both teams deploying a torrential and effective offensive, especially by Cincinnati, who scored the first goal in the 29th minute at the feet of Kevin Kelsy. Then, before the end of the first half in the 43rd minute, Tai Baribo scored the equalizer to send the match tied 1-1 at halftime.

At the start of the second half, Luciano Acosta scored his first goal in the 49th minute to give the home side the lead through a penalty kick. However, the joy was short-lived, as Jesús Bueno equalized just 6 minutes later.

The match was intense, and in the 60th minute, Luca Orellano gave FC Cincinnati the lead again with an excellent goal. When everything seemed destined for a 3-2 victory for Cincinnati, Philadelphia Union equalized the actions in the 90+1′ minute with Tai Baribo’s second goal of the night, but that was not all, as Luciano Acosta gave Cincinnati the victory with a great goal in the 90+10′ minute.

Result: Cincinnati (4) – (3) Philadelphia

MLS Matchday 20 Roundup: Sporting KC vs. Real Salt Lake

When and Where?

Wednesday, June 19, 8:30 pm ET at the Children’s Mercy Park

Moneyline odds:

Sporting KC 2.58

Real Salt Lake 2.53

Draw Offs:

3.68

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Another match full of emotions and goals was played at Children’s Mercy Park when Real Salt Lake was able to take a convincing 4-3 away victory over Sporting KC.

It all started with RSL displaying an amazing level of play, and in the 14th minute, they managed to take the lead with an excellent goal by Carlos Andrés Gómez. However, Sporting KC did not sit back, and in the 28th minute, Stephen Afrifa equalized. Then, just 5 minutes later, the visitors reacted again to score 2-1 at the feet of Anderson Julio, a score with which the teams went to the break.

At the start of the second half, in the 51st minute, Real Salt Lake stretched its lead to 3-1 after Gomez’s second goal. However, Sporting KC’s William Agada managed to close the gap in the 70th minute, scoring his first goal of the night.

That would not be all, as in the 84th minute, Matt Crooks scored Real Salt Lake’s fourth goal to give them absolute peace of mind in the final minutes of the match. However, Sporting KC still had more to show and managed to score the third goal, again at the feet of Agada, in the 90+5′ minute.

Result: Sporting KC (3) – (4) Real Salt Lake

MLS Matchday 20 Roundup: Austin vs. LAFC

When and Where?

Wednesday, June 19, 8:30 pm ET at the Q2 Stadium

Moneyline odds:

Austin 3.665

LAFC 1.94

Draw Offs:

3.8

Where can I watch it?

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Finally, Austin FC and LAFC gave us one of the most boring games of this matchday 20, not only because it ended with a 1-1 score but also because neither team could show a solid offensive performance.

The match started rough on both sides, but Austin managed to take advantage of their home advantage to take the lead in the 19th minute, with a goal by Jáder Obrian. From this point on, the game became much more boring, with no scoring chances on either side.

Finally, when we all thought that the Texans could win the match, LAFC managed to equalize the score in the 90th minute, thanks to a goal by Kei Kamara.

Result: Austin (1) – (1) LAFC