The 2026 MLS season forges ahead as it approaches the one-third mark and nears a lengthy break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. With MLS clubs taking several weeks off for the tournament, banking points before the break is vital to every team. Individual players also look for standout performances to earn a spot at the first-ever 48-team World Cup.
Matchday 12 features 15 games, with 12 on Saturday and three on Sunday, headlined by the San Jose Earthquakes hosting Vancouver Whitecaps in a massive clash atop the Western Conference table on Saturday night.
Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Toronto FC fell 3–1 to one of the Canadian Premier League's poorest-performing teams midweek, crashing out of the Canadian Championship to Atlético Ottawa. Now, they look to return to form against the 2025 MLS Cup champions, Inter Miami.
The Herons are looking to bounce back after blowing a 3–0 lead to lose 4–3 to Florida rivals Orlando City, and will hope to avoid falling as low as 10th in the Supporters' Shield table. The hosts are likely to be without key USMNT stars, Josh Sargent and Đorđe Mihailović.
Prediction: Toronto FC 3–5 Inter Miami
Chicago Fire vs. Red Bull New York
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT
Chicago Fire FC welcomes Red Bull New York to the Windy City this weekend, with Gregg Berhalter's men looking for a fifth win in eight games after dropping a dramatic 3–2 result to FC Cincinnati last week.
Hugo Cuypers looks to both build on his brace and bounce back after missing a second-half stoppage-time penalty. Meanwhile, New York hope to snap a six-match winless run.
Prediction: Chicago Fire 3–2 Red Bull New York
CF Montréal vs. Orlando City
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT
CF Montréal will take on former academy product and potential Canada World Cup goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau this weekend, as he heads back up north with Orlando City, a side reveling in form after staging a four-goal comeback to win last week's Florida Derby.
Can Crépeau prove himself in his home province of Québec, or will Prince Owusu maintain his standout form and lead CF Montréal to the three points?
Prediction: CF Montréal 3–1 Orlando City
Atlanta United vs. LA Galaxy
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Atlanta United had some Canadian fun the past two weeks, picking up their first back-to-back wins of the season by defeating Toronto FC and CF Montréal. Now, they're back at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the last time until Aug. 15, after it hosts eight World Cup games this summer, taking on the LA Galaxy.
Momentum and the moment favor the Five Stripes here, with travel and inconsistent form likely hampering the 2024 MLS Cup champions.
Prediction: Atlanta United 1–1 LA Galaxy
Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
New England Revolution vs. Philadelphia Union
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Nashville SC vs. D.C. United
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT
Colorado Rapids vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Date: Saturday, May 9 | Time: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT
This massive clash atop the Western Conference table headlines Matchday 12. Both teams vying for the top spot will be desperate to secure three crucial points before the World Cup break.
Seattle Sounders vs. San Diego FC
Date: Sunday, May 10 | Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew
Date: Sunday, May 10 | Time: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
Minnesota United vs. Austin FC
Date: Sunday, May 10 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo
Date: Sunday, May 10 | Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT