The MLS season resumed with a flurry of activity, as teams across the league looked to translate World Cup momentum into domestic form.
Orlando City opened the slate with a dominant 4‑0 victory, highlighted by Antoine Griezmann’s long‑awaited MLS debut goal and Maxime Crépeau’s seven‑save clean‑sheet performance.
Standout Performances
Son Heung‑Min continued his early‑season form, scoring twice and adding an assist for his side, while Luis Suárez struck twice for Inter Miami CF in a tightly contested 3‑2 win over Chicago Fire FC.
Portland Timbers’ Kevin Kelsy announced himself with a brace and a helper, steering his team to a 5‑1 triumph against Seattle Sounders FC, a result that underscored the Timbers’ attacking depth.
FC Cincinnati’s Pavel Bucha doubled his side’s lead with two goals in a 4‑3 win over Vancouver, and Marcel Hartel contributed both a goal and an assist for St. Louis CITY SC in a double‑victory burst.
What It Means for the Campaign
These early results suggest that the league’s new imports are already shaping competitive balances, while domestic players like Kai Wagner and Loïc Williams continue to deliver decisive moments, as seen in Philadelphia Union’s 3‑1 win and Colorado Rapids’ 96th‑minute heroics.