Major League Soccer enters its final weekend before the international break. The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in late May, and MLS will pause after this weekend before resuming in mid-July following the championship final on July 19.
This means Matchday 15 represents the last opportunity for teams to make statements before the break. All 15 matches take place on Saturday, May 23.
Saturday, May 23 Schedule
St. Louis CITY SC vs. Austin FC — 2:45 p.m. ET
St. Louis advanced to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals midweek after beating Houston Dynamo on penalties. Marcel Hartl scored twice in that match. Austin enters under interim management after parting ways with Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell.
Prediction: St. Louis CITY SC 2–0 Austin FC
Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake — 4:30 p.m. ET
Both clubs feature players on the cusp of USMNT roster selection ahead of the World Cup. Zavier Gozo and Diego Luna could be making their final club appearances before the announcement.
Prediction: Minnesota United 1–4 Real Salt Lake
Charlotte FC vs. New England Revolution — 7:30 p.m. ET
Wilfried Zaha, who missed out on World Cup selection, looks to end the spring campaign on a high note. Goalkeeper Matt Turner could be playing his final match before the USMNT roster reveal.
Prediction: Charlotte FC 1–1 New England Revolution
FC Cincinnati vs. Orlando City — 7:30 p.m. ET
Orlando City advanced to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals after a 4–1 win over Atlanta United midweek. Marco Pašalić will represent Croatia at the World Cup.
Prediction: FC Cincinnati 1–2 Orlando City
D.C. United vs. CF Montréal
Prediction: D.C. United 2–0 CF Montréal
Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC
Prediction: Chicago Fire 1–2 Toronto FC
Sporting Kansas City vs. Red Bull New York
Prediction: Sporting Kansas City 2–1 Red Bull New York
Nashville SC vs. New York City FC
Prediction: Nashville SC 2–0 New York City FC
Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas
Prediction: Colorado Rapids 1–2 FC Dallas
Portland Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Prediction: Portland Timbers 3–0 San Jose Earthquakes
San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Prediction: San Diego FC 2–1 Vancouver Whitecaps
LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo
Prediction: LA Galaxy 2–2 Houston Dynamo
Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United
Prediction: Columbus Crew 1–0 Atlanta United
Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union
Prediction: Inter Miami 3–1 Philadelphia Union
LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders
Prediction: LAFC 2–0 Seattle Sounders