MLS LIVE: Orlando City are off to a flyer in Atlanta!
A rare midweek fixture list returns tonight with a full program of MLS action.
As thirteen matches are set to go ahead this evening from 7:30 pm EST onward, stay with us here for another MLS Live Blog from start to finish.
📸 Photo Credit: © Caean Couto | 2025 May 24-Imagn ImagesCheck back in for regular updates all night long!
2025-05-28T23:46:46Z
THE START THEY WERE DREAMING OF!
Orlando City gets on the board inside just two minutes with a pinpoint strike from range by Cesar Araujo, leaving Braz Guzan with no chance. The Benz has been stunned!
What a shot 🚀César Araújo puts @OrlandoCitySC ahead early in the ATL pic.twitter.com/lLo1Stwu2k
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 28, 2025
2025-05-28T21:09:11Z
Some key questions and talking points surrounding tonight's action:
Can San Diego remain the best side on the West cast?
Will Telasco Segovia remain hot for a struggling Inter Miami side?
How Nashville's unexpected charge is proving B.J Callaghan's value
Is Portland capable of rediscovering their goalscoring touch?
Midweek madness. 🤪Watch with #MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV: https://t.co/Pau6rQAX5s pic.twitter.com/hQYvMx0byt
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 28, 2025
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