Venue and kickoff

BMO Field,

170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET

Available on Apple TV (MLS Season Pass).

Weather forecast for Toronto, ON (evening): Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers (and possible thunderstorm risk) in the morning, clearing later. High around 26°C (79°F). Evening temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60s°F under clearing or partly cloudy skies, with light winds. Mild late-summer conditions; light rain is possible but should not heavily impact the match.

Injury reports

Toronto FC: Deandre Kerr (lower body, Out), Djordje Mihailovic (suspended, Out), Nelson Palacio (reconditioning, Out), Jonathan Osorio (knee, Out). Additional reports mention Nickseon Gomis and others as unavailable.

Charlotte FC: Nimfasha Berchimas (lower body, Out), Aron John (upper body, Out), Harry Toffolo (lower body/hamstring, Out). Nathan Byrne is questionable after a recent knock/fatigue concern.

Current key roster notes

Toronto FC (coach Robin Fraser): GK Luka Gavran; defenders Richie Laryea, Walker Zimmerman, Benjamín Kuscevic, Jackson Gilman/Kobe Franklin; midfielders Niklas Dorsch, others (Osorio and Mihailovic out); attackers Dániel Sallói (~4 goals), Josh Sargent, Theo Corbeanu, Emilio Aristizábal. Sargent provides Designated Player firepower up top.

Charlotte FC (coach Dean Smith): GK Kristijan Kahlina; defenders Tim Ream, Henry Kessler, Nathan Byrne (questionable), Morrison Agyemang; midfielders Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel (~10 goals), Luca de la Torre, Djibril Diani; attackers Liel Abada, Idan Toklomati, Allan Saint-Maximin (recent signing, potential for increased role/minutes), Archie Goodwin. Biel is the clear creative and scoring leader.

Key player vs. player matchups:

Pep Biel / Allan Saint-Maximin / Idan Toklomati (Charlotte attack) vs. Toronto defense (Zimmerman/Kuscevic/Laryea) and Gavran: Biel’s goal-scoring form and creativity test a Toronto back line that has shown improvement but remains vulnerable. Saint-Maximin’s pace and skill could create mismatches if he starts or features prominently.

Josh Sargent / Dániel Sallói (Toronto attack) vs. Charlotte defense (Ream/Kessler/Byrne) and Kahlina: Sargent’s physical presence and Sallói’s movement against a Charlotte side that has been solid but is dealing with defensive absences (Toffolo out).

Midfield control: Toronto’s Dorsch and remaining options vs. Charlotte’s Westwood/Biel/de la Torre — the visitors have more established midfield structure.

Goalkeeping duel: Gavran’s recent solid form vs. Kahlina in a match that could stay relatively tight.

Recent team forms:

Charlotte FC: Positive results, including a 3-1 win over Columbus Crew. Sitting 5th in the East with a positive goal difference. Busy schedule (including Leagues Cup), but they have shown scoring ability and resilience.

Toronto FC: Ended a long winless streak with a 2-1 home win over New England Revolution. Still low in the standings and dealing with key absences, but the recent result and home form offer hope. Defensive structure has been a focus under Fraser.

Series history

harlotte has had the upper hand recently. The most recent meeting (May 16, 2026) was a 3-1 Charlotte home win. Prior encounters also favor the Crown in several cases. This is the second meeting of the 2026 season.

Betting trends

Trends lean toward a lower-scoring game given both teams’ recent patterns and absences; Charlotte’s away form and overall quality give them value as underdogs.

Charlotte enters as the stronger side overall and should be favored to take points on the road, while Toronto aims to build on its recent breakthrough win at BMO Field. Expect a competitive Eastern Conference match with playoff implications more pressing for the visitors.

MATCH ODDS

Charlotte FC                       + 185

Toronto FC                          + 125

Draw                                     + 250

Over 2.5 – 150                   Under 2.5 + 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Venue and kickoff:

Subaru Park,

1 Stadium Drive, Chester, Pennsylvania

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Available on Apple TV (MLS Season Pass).

Weather forecast for Chester, PA (evening): Mostly sunny to sunny during the day with highs around 85–88°F. Evening temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s°F under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Light west/northwest winds around 5 mph. Pleasant late-summer conditions with low precipitation chances for the match.

Injury reports

Inter Miami CF: Tadeo Allende (knee, Out), Germán Berterame (concussion protocol, Out), Rodrigo De Paul (suspended, Out), Micael (ankle, Out), Santi Morales (quad, Out), Mateo Silvetti (shoulder, Out). Significant absences in attack and midfield, though Messi and Suárez remain available.

Philadelphia Union: Jovan Lukić (suspended, Out). Some reports note additional concerns such as Geiner Martínez (possible concussion/injury) and Philippe Ndinga.

Current key roster notes

Inter Miami CF (coach Ángel Guillermo Hoyos): GK options include Dayne St. Clair or Rocco Ríos Novo; defenders Noah Allen, Ian Fray, Gonzalo Luján, Sergio Reguilón; midfielders Casemiro, Yannick Bright, Telasco Segovia; attackers Lionel Messi (~12 goals, 8 assists), Luis Suárez (~10 goals), and others. The star-studded attack remains potent despite absences.

Philadelphia Union (coach Ryan Richter): GK Andre Blake; defenders Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner, Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre; midfielders Cavan Sullivan (young Homegrown standout), Danley Jean Jacques, Indiana Vassilev, Quinn Sullivan; attackers Milan Iloski (~10 goals), Bruno Damiani. Recent form has been strong with contributions from Damiani and the Sullivans.

Key player vs. player matchups:

Lionel Messi / Luis Suárez (Miami attack) vs. Union back line (Harriel/Westfield/Wagner) and Blake: Messi’s creativity and Suárez’s finishing against a Union defense that has improved during their winning streak. Containing this duo is critical for Philadelphia.

Milan Iloski / Bruno Damiani (Union attack) vs. Miami defense (Allen/Luján/etc.) and goalkeeper: Iloski’s scoring form and Damiani’s recent contributions test a Miami side that has been leaky at times.

Midfield battle: Without De Paul (suspended), Miami’s Casemiro/Bright/Segovia vs. Union’s Cavan Sullivan/Jean Jacques — control of the center will influence transitions.

Goalkeeping: Blake’s experience vs. Miami’s options in what could be an open, high-scoring game given both teams’ tendencies.

Recent team forms:

Inter Miami CF: Strong overall but recently hit with a 4-1 loss at Nashville SC (ending a strong stretch). Still second in the East with high goal output (league-leading or near-top scoring). Messi returned emotionally after personal circumstances and remains the focal point.

Philadelphia Union: Excellent recent form — four straight wins (including a 3-2 comeback at NYCFC), climbing the standings and sitting five points from the playoff line. They are the only team to win all matches since the World Cup break. Home form and momentum make them dangerous.

Series history

Competitive and often high-scoring. The most recent meeting (earlier in 2026, pre-World Cup break) was a 6-4 Inter Miami victory. Overall H2H features entertaining, goal-filled contests. This is the second meeting of the 2026 season.

Betting trends

Trends favor over due to both teams’ scoring ability and recent high-scoring H2H; Miami’s overall quality is offset by absences and Union’s hot streak.

Inter Miami remains the more talented side and should be favored on paper, but Philadelphia’s four-game winning streak and home energy at Subaru Park create a dangerous matchup. Expect an entertaining Eastern Conference clash with playoff implications for the Union and a chance for Miami to rebound.

MATCH ODDS

Inter Miami FC                  + 145

Philadelphia Union         + 140

Draw                                     + 290

Over 3.5 – 110                   Under 3.5 – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Venue and kickoff

Inter&Co Stadium

655 W Church St, Orlando, Florida

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Available on Apple TV (MLS Season Pass).

Weather forecast for Orlando, FL (evening): Partly sunny with a high near 92–95°F and a strong chance (60–70%) of showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon/evening. Heat index could approach 105–109°F. Evening temperatures in the upper 70s°F under partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of lingering showers. Typical humid Florida summer conditions; monitor for possible weather delays.

Injury reports

Orlando City SC: Braian Ojeda (foot, Out), Martín Ojeda (thigh, Out), Bernardo Rhein (thigh, Out); Eduard Atuesta (thigh, Questionable), Nolan Miller (knee, Questionable). Martín Ojeda’s absence is significant as the team’s leading scorer.

Chicago Fire FC: André Franco (lower body, Out), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (lower body, Out), Chris Mueller (not due to injury, Out); Philip Zinckernagel (lower body, Questionable), Sergio Oregel Jr. (lower body, Questionable in some reports).

Current key roster notes

Orlando City SC: GK Maxime Crépeau; defenders Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, Griffin Dorsey, Adrián Marín; midfielders/attackers Antoine Griezmann (recent signing), Iván Angulo, Tyrese Spicer, Justin Ellis, Luis Otávio, and others. Martín Ojeda (~11 goals) is out, so Griezmann and Spicer become central to the attack.

Chicago Fire FC (coach Gregg Berhalter): GK Chris Brady; defenders Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Joel Waterman/Sam Rogers, Leonardo Barroso; midfielders Anton Salétros, Djé D’Avilla, Robin Lod, Maren Haile-Selassie; attackers Philip Zinckernagel (creative leader), Robert Lewandowski (recent Designated Player signing, already contributing goals), Hugo Cuypers (strong scoring form earlier), Jonathan Bamba. Lewandowski’s presence elevates the attack.

Key player vs. player matchups:

Robert Lewandowski / Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago attack) vs. Orlando defense (Jansson/Brekalo/Dorsey) and Crépeau: Lewandowski’s finishing and Zinckernagel’s chance creation test a leaky Orlando back line that has conceded heavily.

Antoine Griezmann / Tyrese Spicer / Iván Angulo (Orlando) vs. Chicago defense (Elliott/Gutman) and Brady: With Martín Ojeda out, Griezmann’s experience and Spicer’s recent contributions must generate offense against a more organized Fire side.

Midfield control: Chicago’s Salétros/D’Avilla/Lod vs. Orlando’s remaining midfield options — Chicago has shown better balance and form.

Goalkeeping duel: Brady’s consistency vs. Crépeau in a potentially open game given both sides’ scoring tendencies.

Recent team forms:

Chicago Fire FC: Strong momentum. Recent 2-1 win over Portland (extending a multi-game winning streak across competitions, including Leagues Cup success). Sitting third in the East with a solid goal difference (+10). The addition of Lewandowski has boosted attacking output.

Orlando City SC: Inconsistent and struggling defensively. Recent 1-1 home draw vs. FC Cincinnati; mixed Leagues Cup results. Sitting 10th with a poor goal difference (-17) and high goals conceded. Need points to stay in playoff contention.

Series history

Competitive Eastern Conference matchup. Recent meetings have been high-scoring at times (e.g., Chicago 3-1 wins in prior encounters noted in some records). Overall H2H is relatively even with draws common; Chicago has had recent success in the series. First meeting of the 2026 regular season.

Betting trends

Trends favor Chicago due to superior form, standing, and attacking reinforcements (Lewandowski), though Orlando’s home venue and potential for open play keep the total elevated. Both teams to score is a common lean.

Chicago enters as the clearer favorite on form and quality, bolstered by Lewandowski, while Orlando fights for playoff relevance at home without key attackers. Expect an entertaining Eastern Conference clash with Chicago positioned to take the points.

MATCH ODDS

Chicago Fire FC                 + 120

Orlando City SC                + 175

Draw                                     + 285

Over 3.5 – 105                   Under 3.5 – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Venue and kickoff:

Sports Illustrated

600 Cape May Street, Harrison, New Jersey.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT).

Available on Apple TV (MLS Season Pass); Nashville radio on 104.5 The Zone.

Weather forecast for Harrison, NJ (evening): Sunny during the day with highs in the upper 80s°F (~87–88°F). Evening temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s°F under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Light west/northwest winds around 5 mph. Pleasant late-summer conditions with low precipitation chances for kickoff.

Injury reports

New York Red Bulls: A.J. Marcucci (knee, Out); Rafael Mosquera (thigh, Questionable).

Nashville SC: Warren Madrigal (lower body, Out). Patrick Yazbek is noted as available/returning after a long absence in some reports (previously out with lower-body/quad issues).

Current key roster notes

New York Red Bulls (coach Michael Bradley): GK Ethan Horvath; defenders Dylan Nealis, Matthew Dos Santos, Justin Che, Julián Bazán, Tim Parker; midfielders Emil Forsberg, Adri Mehmeti, Ronald Donkor; attackers Julian Hall (~9 goals), Jorge Ruvalcaba (~7 goals), Cade Cowell, and others (e.g., Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting as option). Hall and Ruvalcaba lead the scoring.

Nashville SC (coach B.J. Callaghan): GK Brian Schwake; defenders Andy Najar, Dan Lovitz, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, Jack Maher; midfielders Hany Mukhtar, Edvard Tagseth, Matthew Corcoran, Cristian Espinoza, Elias Saad; forward Sam Surridge (~12 goals, Golden Boot contender). Mukhtar provides creativity and goals; the defense has been elite (league-low goals conceded).

Key player vs. player matchups:

Sam Surridge / Hany Mukhtar (Nashville attack) vs. Red Bulls back line (Nealis/Dos Santos/Che) and Horvath: Nashville’s potent front line (Surridge’s finishing + Mukhtar’s chance creation) against a Red Bulls defense that has conceded heavily at times. Containing this duo is critical.

Julian Hall / Jorge Ruvalcaba / Emil Forsberg (Red Bulls) vs. Nashville defense (Woledzi/Palacios/Najar) and Schwake: Hall’s goal threat and Forsberg’s playmaking test Nashville’s league-best defensive structure.

Midfield battle: Forsberg/Mehmeti/Donkor vs. Mukhtar/Tagseth/Espinoza/Corcoran — control of possession and transitions will decide tempo. Nashville typically dominates possession and limits chances.

Goalkeeping: Experienced options on both sides in what could be a lower-scoring game given Nashville’s defensive prowess.

Recent team forms:

Nashville SC: Dominant. Recent 4-1 thrashing of Inter Miami (statement win), with strong results including multiple clean sheets. League-best defense (fewest goals allowed, ~15) and top of the table with a +24 GD. Excellent overall form (13-2-4); road form solid. Seeking a first-ever win at this venue.

New York Red Bulls: Inconsistent. Recent 1-2 loss at Atlanta; earlier home win over Orlando (3-2) mixed with losses. Home form around 4-3-2; they score in bunches at times but concede frequently (among the higher totals in the league). Fighting for playoff positioning.

Series history

New York has historically been a tough matchup for Nashville. Nashville has yet to win at Sports Illustrated Stadium in prior visits (0 wins in four trips noted) and owns only one all-time win against the Red Bulls (a 2-1 home victory last season). Recent meetings have been competitive, with draws and narrow results common. First meeting of 2026.

Betting trends

Trends heavily favor Nashville due to superior form, defense, and overall quality, though the venue has been challenging historically. Both teams to score is possible but less likely given Nashville’s stinginess.

This is a mismatch on paper: league-leading Nashville, riding high after dismantling Inter Miami, visits a middling Red Bulls side. Nashville should control proceedings and chase a rare road win in Harrison, though the home side’s attacking options keep an upset possible. Expect a disciplined, Nashville-favored contest with major Supporters’ Shield implications.

MATCH ODDS

Nashville SC                       + 120

New York Red Bulls         + 185

Draw                                     + 265

Over 3.5 + 135                  Under 3.5 – 170

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Venue and kickoff

Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20024

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Available on Apple TV (MLS Season Pass); local radio options include 98.5 The Sports Hub for New England.

Weather forecast for Washington, D.C. (evening): Sunny to mostly clear during the day with highs near 90°F. Evening temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s°F under mostly clear skies, with a slight chance (around 20%) of showers or thunderstorms after midnight. Light winds (northwest/west around 5 mph). Warm, humid summer conditions expected for kickoff; no major disruptions anticipated.

Injury reports

D.C. United: Jordan Farr (shoulder, Out), Kye Rowles (thigh, Out), Joao Peglow (thigh, Out), Gabe Segal (lower leg, Out). Lucas Bartlett has served a suspension and is expected available.

New England Revolution: Leonardo Campana (lower body, Out), Ilay Feingold (lower body, Out), Luca Langoni (lower body, Out). Additional reports have mentioned Peyton Miller (head; expected available) and Andrew Farrell in some contexts.

Current key roster notes

D.C. United (coach René Weiler): GK Sean Johnson; defenders Lucas Bartlett, Silvan Hefti, Keisuke Kurokawa, Matti Peltola, Kimito Nono, Sean Nealis; midfielders Jackson Hopkins, Brandon Servania, Andre Dozzell, Jared Stroud, Hosei Kijima; attackers Tai Baribo (team-leading ~12 goals), Louis Munteanu, Nathan Ordaz, and others. Baribo is the clear focal point of the attack.

New England Revolution (coach Marko Mitrovic): GK Matt Turner; defenders Mamadou Fofana, Will Sands, Ethan Kohler, Tanner Beason, Cody Baker; midfielders Carles Gil (creative leader, ~7 goals), Matt Polster, Alhassan Yusuf, Brooklyn Raines, Jackson Yueill; attackers Dor Turgeman, Jack Harrison, Griffin Yow, and others (Campana and Langoni out). Gil remains the primary playmaker.

Key player vs. player matchups:

Carles Gil / creative midfield (New England) vs. D.C. midfield and back line (Hopkins/Servania/Bartlett/Peltola): Gil’s vision and set-piece threat against a D.C. side missing some defensive pieces; New England’s possession edge (often higher) will test D.C.’s organization.

Tai Baribo (D.C.) vs. New England defense (Fofana/Sands/Kohler) and Turner: Baribo’s finishing and recent goal form (~12 goals) is D.C.’s main threat. New England must limit service and transitions.

Wing play and transitions: Harrison/Yow (NE) vs. Kurokawa/Hefti; both sides generate chances but New England has been more consistent overall.

Goalkeeping battle: Experienced Turner vs. Johnson in what could be a competitive, mid-scoring game.

Recent team forms:

New England Revolution: Solid overall but mixed recently—losses to Toronto (1-2) and Houston (0-2), with earlier draws and wins. Strong conference record (~8-3-3 in some tallies) and excellent when scoring two goals. Road form is average but they sit comfortably in the playoff picture.

D.C. United: Drawing frequently of late (1-1 at Montréal, 2-2 vs. Nashville, 2-1 win vs. Toronto). Home form is mixed (around 3-3-3 in some reports). They generate corners and shots but convert less efficiently and sit on the playoff bubble/wild-card fringe.

Series history: The rivalry is long and relatively even historically (overall roughly tied or close in wins; New England away record at D.C. has historically been challenging, e.g., 14-30-7 in one long-term tally). Recent results include New England’s 1-0 home win on April 11, 2026 (Alhassan Yusuf goal); 1-1 draw at Audi Field in May 2025; and various competitive prior meetings. This is the second meeting of 2026.

Betting trends

Trends lean toward New England’s superior standing and conference form, though home field and Baribo give D.C. a chance. Both teams to score is viable given recent results.

This Eastern Conference matchup features a stronger New England side visiting a resilient but inconsistent D.C. United. The Revolution are better positioned for a positive result, but Audi Field and Baribo keep it interesting. Expect a tactical, competitive contest with playoff implications for both.

MATCH ODDS

New England Revolution              + 200

D. C. United                       + 115

Draw                                     + 245

Over 2.5 – 135                   Under 2.5 + 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026