MLS Matchday 16 Roundup

The MLS Eastern Conference had two big surprises this matchday 16, as Inter Miami and Cincinnati, first and second, respectively, lost at home. 

Messi’s team, despite a goal from the Argentine, could not beat Atlanta United and Cincinnati lost to Nashville. In other words, these two positions remained unchanged this matchday. 

Meanwhile, the New York Red Bulls returned to winning ways, with a magnificent performance by Emil Forsberg to beat Charlotte at home. LA Galaxy was also convincing in defeating FC Dallas. 

Matchday 16 – Games

CF Montreal 4-2 DC United 

Cincinnati 0-2 Nashville 

Inter Miami 1-3 Atlanta United 

New York Red Bulls 3-1 Charlotte 

Philadelphia Union 0-0 Toronto FC 

Austin FC 0-2 Portland Timbers 

Chicago Fire 1-1 Orlando City 

Houston Dynamo 3-1 Colorado Rapids 

Sporting Kansas City 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps 

Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 FC Dallas 

Seattle Sounders 1-1 Real Salt Lake 

Los Angeles FC 2-0 Minnesota United 

MLS Matchday 16: Cincinnati 0-2 Nashville

When and Where?

Wednesday, May 29, 7:30 pm ET at the TQL Stadium

Moneyline odds: 

Cincinnati 1.76 

Nashville 4.665

Draw Offs: 

3.72 

Where can I watch it? 

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

Cincinnati had a chance to move into first place in the MLS Eastern Conference, but the possibility of obtaining the lead at home went away with a 0-2 loss to Nashville. 

It was a flurry from the visitors to take the win. First, it was Jack Maher who headed in Hany Mukhtar’s side-footed shot (24′). Five minutes later, Jacob Shaffelburg scored his second with a nice shot to the goalkeeper’s right post. 

The Blue and Orange could not find a way to at least get a point, so they remain second with 33 points, one behind Inter Miami. Nashville moved up to ninth place in the wild card zone with 19 units. 

MLS Matchday 16: Inter Miami 1-3 Atlanta United

When and Where?

Wednesday, May 29, 7:30 pm ET at the Chase Stadium

Moneyline odds: 

Inter Miami 1.59 

Atlanta United 4.92

Draw Offs: 

4.55 

Where can I watch it? 

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

Inter Miami snapped their 10-match unbeaten streak in MLS and saw Atlanta United take all three points at Chase Stadium with a 1-3 win. 

For the visitors, Saba Lobjanidze scored twice. The first in the 43rd minute with a mid-range shot and the second by the same means, but in the 58th minute. Lionel Messi scored at 61′ with a low shot from outside the area, very similar to the goal he scored against Mexico in the last World Cup. The third conversion came from Jamal Thiare when he pushed in Caleb Wiley’s cross from the left. 

Despite the loss, Inter maintained their first place in the Eastern Conference and MLS with 34 points, while Atlanta finally returned to winning ways, finishing 12th with 16. It was Messi’s first league defeat of the season. 

MLS Matchday 16: New York Red Bulls 3-1 Charlotte

When and Where?

Wednesday, May 29, 7:30 pm ET at the Red Bull Arena

Moneyline odds: 

New York Red Bulls 1.65 

Charlotte 5.05

Draw Offs: 

4.05 

Where can I watch it? 

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

New York Red Bulls bounced back to defeat Charlotte, a tough East side, 3-1 at home, with a fantastic night from Swedish midfielder Emil Forsberg, who reported a brace. 

Crazy night with four goals, with the first one in the 74th minute thanks to a free kick from Forsberg. Then, at 76′, the Swedish only had to push in a cross from striker Lewis Morgan for the 2-0. Andrés Reyes scored the third when he took advantage of a ball left in the heart of the area, while Benjamin Bender scored for the visitors. 

The Big Apple team is fourth with 26 points, and Charlotte is seventh with 22. 

MLS Matchday 16: Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 FC Dallas

When and Where?

Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 pm ET at the Dignity Health Sports Park

Moneyline odds: 

LA Galaxy 1.64 

Dallas 4.98

Draw Offs: 

4.15 

Where can I watch it? 

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV 

LA Galaxy did not give way to surprises and overcame Dallas 3-1 at home, which continued with its irregular 2024. 

Dejan Joveljic scored the first goal in the 4th minute after only pushing a pass from Gabriel Pec. Although Patrickson Delgado equalized at 22′, Joveljic himself celebrated his second from the penalty spot. Spain’s Riqui Puig scored with a great individual play in the 90+4′. 

Los Angeles is second in the West with 28 points, while Dallas is in a pitiful twelfth place with 13.