Matchday 17: What to know, how to watch on MLS Season Pass | MLSSoccer.com (2024)

As always!

Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United

Inter Miami enter a crucial two-game week with a league-best 34 points, potentially reaching the 40-point mark before the June international break. If that happens, they'll extend their unbeaten run to 12 matches.

Atlanta are somewhat of a wounded animal, limping into Chase Stadium with a nine-game winless streak (0W-5L-4D). One silver lining is midfielder Thiago Almada returned from injury in last weekend's 1-0 loss to LAFC, playing 28 minutes off the bench.

FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC

Is this year's version of FC Cincinnati even better than their 2023 squad that won the Supporters' Shield?

That question is shifting from theory to reality, as Luciano Acosta & Co. have won seven straight games to earn 2.2 points per game as the season's halfway point approaches. By contrast, they were the league's best team a year ago when earning 2.03 points per game.

LAFC vs. Minnesota United FC

A solitary point separates LAFC (24) and Minnesota (25), two of the Western Conference's top teams this year. While neither can catch West-leading Real Salt Lake, a midweek victory puts second place firmly within grasp.

LAFC, winners of three straight, must find midfield solutions with Eduard Atuesta serving a red-card suspension. The good news is Ilie Sánchez should return from injury and Mateusz Bogusz, who often plays as a false No. 9, can drop deeper.

Minnesota, meanwhile, are riding a six-game unbeaten streak (4W-0L-2D). Forwards Sang Bin Jeong and Tani Oluwaseyi are both enjoying breakout years (combined 9g/3a), while midfielder Robin Lod makes a bid for All-Star inclusion.