MLS Matchday 24 Roundup

As the race for playoff spots intensifies, Matchday 24 in Major League Soccer delivered big moments across both MLS conferences.

From Inter Miami’s attacking showcase to a top-of-the-table draw in the West, every result had implications. Teams like San Diego and Vancouver continued to battle for supremacy, while Houston and LAFC look to maintain momentum in their playoff push. With star power shining and standings tightening, the regular season is heating up at just the right time,

The fans had an incredible time during the games last weekend, and we’re eagerly looking forward to what’s coming next. First, let’s break down some of the results from the past few days.

MLS Matchday 24 – Games

MLS Matchday 24 Roundup: NYRB vs. Inter Miami

Inter Miami delivered a dazzling performance, thrashing New York Red Bulls 5-1.

Despite falling behind early, Messi turned the game on its head with two goals and two assists. He equalized with a composed finish and later embarrassed the goalkeeper with a calm sit-down move before scoring. Suarez also found the net as Miami overwhelmed the Red Bulls with clinical attacking.

The win solidifies Miami’s run to catch up to the top of the MLS table.

MLS Matchday 24 Roundup: Houston vs. Philadelphia

Houston earned a notable 1-1 draw at home against the conference leaders, Philadelphia Union.

Alejandro Beyoda gave Philadelphia the lead in the 15th minute, before former Union midfielder Jack McGlynn equalized from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time.

Despite Philadelphia dominating possession in the second half and being awarded a penalty in the 85th minute, a VAR review overturned the call. Dynamo goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made several key saves, while Philadelphia ended the game with ten men after Frankie Westfield was sent off in added time. The draw halted Houston’s two-match losing run and kept Philly fighting at the top of the Eastern Conference.

MLS Matchday 24 Roundup: Los Angeles FC vs. LA Galaxy

This match seemed to be on LAFC’s side for most of it, as things were contested, with three goals scored in the 1st half, and another 3 in the second.

However, LAFC showed determination by being the team to score twice in the first half, before Galaxy managed a first. In the second half, the home team tried to seal the deal with a 3rd goal, but their opponents still managed to close in with a second.

It’d seem that things were going to end like that, on a 3 – 2 score by the time the 90th minute was reached, but Eddie Segura was expelled during the first minute of added time and Maya Yoshida found the equalizer on the shorthanded host team.

MLS Matchday 24 Roundup: San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

San Diego remained at the Top of the Western Conference, salvaging a 1-1 draw at home against Vancouver Whitecaps. An own goal by Manu Duah just before halftime put San Diego behind, but Ian Pilcher’s excellent long-range strike leveled proceedings in the 79th minute. San Diego controlled much of the second half and looked dominant in possession, though they couldn’t find a late winner. The point keeps them one point clear at the top amid a tight title race in the West.