Big-time players and marquee showdowns highlight another action-packed slate of MLS weekend action.
These are the must-see games from Matchday 26.
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However, it's Nashville who have been the team to beat in MLS this season. The Coyotes are on pace to break the league's single-season points record ( in 2024) and enjoy a seven-point lead atop the Supporters' Shield race.
They've also gotten the best of Miami twice this year, eliminating the Herons from the 2026 Round of 16 before cruising to a at GEODIS Park in league play last month.
The Designated Player attacking trio of , and has combined for 26g/19a in league action, while veteran fullback and breakout goalkeeper earned MLS All-Star nods for their defensive contributions.
Add summer reinforcements like Tunisian international and FIFA veteran , and Nashville have all the makings of an MLS Cup contender.
Chicago Fire FC vs. New England Revolution
- WHEN: Sunday, 5:30 pm ET
- WATCH: Apple TV
The legendary Polish striker hit a stunning volley off a cross from in Wednesday's with Miami. He's up to 6g/2a in his first nine MLS appearances with the Fire.
As Lewandowski builds further chemistry with fellow DP and in attack, the Fire are seeking to secure home-field advantage in the playoffs with a top-four finish.
Third-place New England are also among the East's elite sides in their first season under head coach Marko Mitrović.
Former MLS MVP (10g/8a) is producing one of his finest-ever individual campaigns, while newly-acquired DP winger has had an immediate impact with six assists in his first seven games since from Leeds United.
USMNT goalkeeper and rising homegrown add more star quality to a Revs side that could potentially move within a point of second place in the East by the end of the weekend.
San Diego FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Sunday Night Soccer pres. by Continental Tire- WHEN: Sunday, 9 pm ET
- WATCH: Apple TV
The 16-year-old homegrown phenom posted three assists in the Union's of 10-man . It's the latest in a long string of impressive results for Philly, who have climbed from last place in the East to a playoff spot thanks to a nine-game unbeaten run following the World Cup break (7W-0L-2D).
Sullivan has been the main catalyst, racking up nine goal contributions (3g/6a) over a six-match stretch and extending his . And with brother back from an ACL injury and fellow homegrown 's star rising, the Union could be even higher in the standings come playoff time.
San Diego, meanwhile, are fighting for a postseason spot amid an up-and-down sophomore season.
After topping the Western Conference during a historic 2025 expansion campaign, the Chrome-and-Azul currently sit ninth in the standings.
San Diego are led by Danish international , the 2025 MLS Newcomer of the Year who has 9g/11a on the season.
Summer DP signing is showing positive signs with two goals in his first six appearances after starring for FC Copenhagen and representing Tunisia at the World Cup, as has DR Congo international striker , who scored in his San Diego debut.
