This weekend, Orlando City takes on D.C. United in a match that will surely have huge playoff implications. D.C. United and Orlando City are tied at 34 points, and both teams sit just outside of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. But their matchup won’t be the only one that matters this weekend. Here are a few of the crucial matches in this weekend’s lineup.
# |
Club |
PTS |
GP |
W |
L |
T |
GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
Philadelphia Union |
41 |
30 |
11 |
11 |
8 |
2 |
5 |
Montreal Impact |
38 |
29 |
99 |
11 |
-3 |
|
6 |
New England Revolution |
36 |
30 |
9 |
12 |
9 |
-12 |
# |
Club |
PTS |
GP |
W |
L |
T |
GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
D.C. United |
34 |
29 |
7 |
9 |
13 |
-1 |
8 |
Orlando City |
34 |
29 |
7 |
9 |
13 |
-5 |
Montreal Impact vs. New York Red Bulls-- Sept. 24 7:00pm - MLS Live
The Montreal Impact sit in the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference, but they are just four points ahead of Orlando City. This week, they will face the second ranked team in the Eastern Conference. The Red Bulls haven’t lost in their last twelve matches, and will be a difficult opponent for the Impact to take down.
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew-- Sept. 25 7:00pm - FS1
The New England Revolution have risen to take hold of the sixth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They are on a hot streak-- they have won their last three matches against some of the best teams in the league. But they will face a Columbus Crew that is coming off a 4-1 victory against Orlando City over the weekend. Both teams carry a lot of momentum coming into the match, which will wrap up this weekend’s MLS action. Keep in mind, New England have played 30 games in comparison to Orlando City and D.C. United's 29.
D.C. United vs. Orlando City-- Sept. 24 7:00pm - TV 27
This weekend’s matchup between D.C. United and Orlando City will mark the first of two times that these teams will meet before the regular season is over. The teams are tied at 34 points, with D.C. United carrying the slight edge in wins. Orlando City is coming off two rough losses, while D.C. United has only managed one win in their last five matches. Both teams will fight this match with a lot of passion as they seek to lift themselves into the playoffs.
