It's another week and I have three MLS games to watch for the small six-game Saturday slate. There are some electric games on the schedule for June 17.
It's another week of high-octane MLS action and, even though it's a small slate on Saturday, June 17, there are some big-time matchups.
We have some electric games scheduled for today and there are three must-watch matches for Saturday's slate as some of the best teams in MLS will be going head-to-head for some can't-miss action.
Let's take a look at the three games you have to watch on Saturday.
MLS: 3 must-watch games for Saturday, June 17
New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The first of the three MLS games to watch this week is the Revolution vs Orlando City SC game. The New England Revolution is dominating teams. They are currently in a tight race for the first-place spot in the Eastern Conference. The Revolution have lost just two of their last 14 matches and are unbeaten at home so far this season. They have won five and drawn three in the eight home games played,
Orlando City has also produced something of an uplift in terms of results lately in the MLS as the visitors bring a six-match unbeaten sequence into this Saturday's clash at Gillette Stadium which consists of three wins and three draws, which in turn have helped lift Orlando into the top seven pack and one of the automatic Finals Series places.
When it comes to the quality of play both of these teams have been performing well. I just believe New England has the more talented squad and playing at home should allow them to get motivated in front of their home fans and they will grab another home win tonight.
Nashville SC vs St. Louis City SC
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
This match could be Saturday's most exciting game of the slate. Two of the league's top teams, including a first-year team playing light years beyond where they should be, take each other on. Both of these teams have the offense and defense to compete with anyone.
This Nashville SC team is a defensive juggernaut. Coach Gary Smith has turned his team's home field into a defensive fortress. They have yet to allow more than one goal to visiting teams and have already had four shutout wins at home so far this year. They host a St. Louis team looking to make a statement and taking down this Nashville team at home would be that win they are looking for.
St. Louis City SC has looked like a perennial winner even though they are just in their first year as a team. They are currently sitting in first place with a 9-2-4 record. They have struggled a bit recently on the road with a 0-2-1 record in their last three games, but before that, they had won their first three road games. The St. Louis City team goes full bore 90+ minutes.
This is one of the hardest matches of the week to call. While both of these teams are known for goals I really think that it's their defenses that will shine tonight. I expect a tough low-scoring game, that really could end in a draw for these two teams.
Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Let's get honest. LAFC is in total free fall right now. After losing in the Open Cup, LA has now turned their entire focus to the league and it has not helped to improve their current status. They just got shut out on the road and at home by Houston. Houston! Kansas City has won three out of their last four and are in great form right now. Last year's champions could be in trouble in another road match.
Kansas City has won four home games in a row scoring more than two goals in all of them. They have allowed some opponent scoring as well seeing both teams score in three out of their last four. I think this Kansas City team would love nothing more than to dispatch last years league champs in front of the KC home crowd.
LAFC needs to figure out how to start winning if they want to remain in the playoff conversation. They have the skill as a team but something is off right now. Another road game won't help and, since LA has basically been playing a game every three days for the last month, they appear just burnt out, which means another LA loss is on the way.
