Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution, PPL Park, Chester, PA. 7 p.m. ET
Struggling hosts Philadelphia Union are ranked ninth in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference, with 27 points (7-13-6). The Union defeated Dider Drogba’s Montreal Impact 1-0 away last weekend, and ended a five-game winless streak. Although distant, a playoff position is not totally out of Philadelphia’s reach.
Visitors New England Revolution are ranked fifth at the MLS Eastern Conference (9-9-7) and tied on 34 points with fourth place Toronto FC. The Revolution’s 2-0 win at home against Houston Dynamo this month makes them undefeated for their last four games.
The teams are meeting for the second time this MLS season, with the last game in April at PPL Park was won 2-1 by the revolution.
Orlando City SC vs. Chicago Fire, Citrus Bowl, Orlando FL, 7:30 p.m. ET
MLS expansion side Orlando City SC hosts Chicago Fire, where both sides have been going through turbulent times recently.
Hosts Orlando are ranked eighth in the MLS Eastern Conference (7-17-7) and are tied at 28 points with sixth place NYCFC and Fifth Montreal Impact. This keeps Orlando’s playoff hopes alive. Still the MLS 2015 expansion team knew its share of hardship lately, with the last 5-0 defeat at Toronto FC making it the second loss in a row.
Visitors Chicago Fire are still sitting at the bottom of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference with 26 points (7-13-5). Although sitting at the bottom of the table, Fire are coming with more momentum, with their three-game losing streak ending with a 3-2 win at home over New York Red Bulls.
The teams are meeting for the second time to play during MLS season, with Orlando City winning the last game 3-2 at the Citrus Bowl.
Houston Dynamo vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, TX, 9:00 p.m. ET
Houston Dynamo are now on the last-minute race to reach a playoff position. As every upcoming match, tonight is very critical for Houston’s MLS post-season hopes.
Hosts Houston Dynamo are ranked eighth in MLS Western Conference with 32 points (8-10-8), with last week’s 2-1 defeat at Colorado Rapids marking a three-game winless streak.
Visitors Vancouver Whitecaps are secured for the Playoffs ranked second at the Major League Soccer Western Conference (14-9-3), with 45 points, a point below leaders LA Galaxy. The Whitecaps are returning from a 1-0 win over FC Dallas.
In all-time five meetings between the two clubs, the home side always won.
FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake, Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX, 9:00 p.m. ET
FC Dallas play host to Real Salt Lake this evening. In yet another MLS Western Conference showdown in the playoff battles throughout Major League Soccer.
FC Dallas ranked fifth in the MLS Western Conference with 38 points (11-8-5), 3 points above the playoff red line. Dallas is in their longest, three-game losing run, after a 1-0 loss in Vancouver last weekend.
Real Salt Lake are ninth at the MLS Western Conference with 32 points (8-10-8), and are 3 points below the playoff red line. Real ended its three-game losing streak with a 2-0 home victory against Seattle Sounders.
The last meeting between the teams was won 2-0 last September at Real’s Rio Tinto Stadium.
Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting Kansas City, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO, 9:00 p.m. ET
Both sides of MLS Western Conference are meeting tonight for yet-again a crucial standoff in the race for a playoff position.
Hosts Colorado Rapids sit at the bottom of the Major League Soccer Western Conference, with 30 points (7-9-9). The Rapids are on the up with their last 2-1 home victory over Houston Dynamo makes it their second winning game in a run.
Visitors Sporting Kansas City are ranked third in the MLS Western Conference (11-6-7), tied at 40 points with fourth place Portland Timbers. Although ranked higher on the table, Sporting has been facing hard times recently, namely its two last games resulted in a loss, with the last one being 3-2 loss at Columbus Crew.
The teams are meeting for a second time this season, with Sporting Kansas City winning 2-1 at home.
