MLS Matchday 32 Roundup

Last Updated on setembro 24, 2025 1:57 pm by Erwin Noguera

Things are getting intense in the race for the top 10 teams on the leaderboard, as the 32nd of 34 matchdays in the MLS regular season has concluded. The top two teams are competing fiercely for the top spot, while the next eight are vying for direct playoff berths. Meanwhile, the bottom five teams have been eliminated from contention.

After witnessing the performances of these teams over the weekend, we’re eager to see how things unfold in the final two matchdays. However, before we look ahead, let’s take a moment to break down the events of the last matchday.

Join us as we delve deeper into the highlights of Matchday 32 to better prepare for the end of the season and the road to the playoffs in the MLS.

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MLS Matchday 32 Games

MLS Matchday 32 Roundup: NYC FC x Charlotte FC

New York City FC secured an important 2-0 home victory over Charlotte FC at Yankee Stadium. The night belonged to Alonso Martinez, who scored both goals from the penalty spot. His first came in the 11th minute, while the second was confirmed after a VAR review for handball in the 58th minute. Charlotte had a golden chance to get back into the match, but Matt Freese denied Wilfried Zaha from the spot, preserving the clean sheet.

With this win, NYC FC officially clinched a spot in the MLS 2025 playoffs, adding confidence as the postseason approaches.

MLS Matchday 32 Roundup: Inter Miami vs. D.C. United

Inter Miami secured a vital 3-2 home win over D.C. United at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, with Lionel Messi once again at the heart of the action. The Argentine star was directly involved in all three goals for Miami, proving decisive in a game where D.C. threatened but ultimately fell short.

The scoring opened in the 35th minute when Messi combined brilliantly with Tadeo Allende, who finished to give the hosts the lead. D.C. United struck back early in the second half through Christian Benteke, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 53rd minute. Miami responded swiftly, as Jordi Alba’s run down the flank set up Messi for a cool finish in the 66th minute.

Messi doubled his tally in the 85th minute after Sergio Busquets picked him out with a trademark pass, effectively sealing the victory.

MLS Matchday 32 Roundup: Sporting KC vs.

Sporting Kansas City’s hopes of reaching the playoffs came to an end after a 2-0 home loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps at Children’s Mercy Park. The visitors struck early, with Edier Ocampo netting a goal just two minutes into the match. Later, Kenju Cabrera doubled Vancouver’s lead in the 43rd minute—his first MLS goal in just his third appearance.

Despite Sporting pushing in the second half and generating a few chances, they couldn’t break through. Their defeat also marks their elimination from playoff contention in the 2025 MLS season.

MLS Matchday 32 Roundup: LA Galaxy vs. Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati edged out LA Galaxy 3-2 on the road in a thrilling encounter. The match was marked by attacking flair, a red card, and a dramatic late finish.

Cincinnati grabbed the lead early: Ender Echenique opened the scoring in the 10th minute, set up by Evander after pressure forced a turnover. Before halftime, Brenner extended the lead in the 22nd minute, converting a pass from Evander and Denkey.

LA Galaxy pulled one back in the 39th minute when Joseph Paintsil headed home a cross from Diego Fagundez. However, the match turned even more tense when Isaiah Parente was shown a red card in the 51st minute after receiving a second yellow.

Despite being a man down, Cincinnati struck again late. Brenner completed his brace in the 88th minute, finishing a pass from Evander to restore a two-goal lead. LA responded in stoppage time when Mauricio Cuevas curled a shot from inside the box to make it 3-2, but it proved too little too late.