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MLS Matchday 18 Preview: Griezmann makes home debut for Orlando, Union look for second straight win

FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew renew their rivalry, Antoine Griezmann makes his Orlando City home debut, and the Philadelphia Union look to build momentum against the Seattle Sounders in a packed MLS Matchday 18.

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After an eventful Wednesday evening of play that saw Antoine Griezmann score his first goal for Orlando City, the Philadelphia Union pick up a resounding win over Red Bull New York, and FC Cincinnati pick up a big 4-3 win of their own over the Vancouver Whitecaps, this weekend will showcase more exciting matches and also big-time rivalries.

The Hell is Real Derby between FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew is the second match on the schedule to start the weekend, and the California Clásico between the San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy wraps it all up.

The Philadelphia Union will host the Seattle Sounders in the hopes of picking up consecutive wins for the first time this season. Philly remains at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield table, but is only two points behind Atlanta United. 

Antoine Griezmann will make his home debut for Orlando City as they host league leaders Nashville SC. The Griezmann edition has already been an early success for Orlando, and now we will see if they can go on a run and make a playoff push. 

Saturday is all booked up with action, and you can always catch it all on Apple TV. 

Orlando City SC forward Antoine Griezmann (7) celebrates after scoring a goal with forward Ivan Angulo (77) during a game against the San Jose Earthquakes in the second half at PayPal Park.
Orlando City SC forward Antoine Griezmann (7) celebrates after scoring a goal with forward Ivan Angulo (77) during a game against the San Jose Earthquakes in the second half at PayPal Park.
David Gonzales

MLS Matchday 18 Schedule and Betting Guide

*All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Red Bull New York (H) vs. Charlotte FC (A) - 6:30 pm - Sports Illustrated Stadium
Odds: Home +120, Tie +290, Away +180

Columbus Crew (H) vs. FC Cincinnati (A) - 7:15 pm - ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Odds: Home -145, Tie +340, Away +300

DC United (H) vs. Toronto FC (A) - 7:30 pm - Audi Field
Odds: Home +105, Tie +250, Away +240

CF Montreal (H) vs. Inter Miami (A) - 7:30 pm - Stade Saputo
Odds: Home +200, Tie +300, Away +110

New England Revolution (H) vs. Atlanta United (A) - 7:30 pm - Gillette Stadium
Odds: Home +105, Tie +260, Away +240

NYCFC (H) vs. Chicago Fire (A) - 7:30 pm - Yankee Stadium 
Odds: Home +125, Tie +270, Away +180

Orlando City (H) vs. Nashville SC (A) - 7:30 pm - Inter.Co Stadium
Odds: Home +210, Tie +280, Away +110

Philadelphia Union (H) vs. Seattle Sounders (A) - 7:30 pm - Subaru Park
Odds: Home +110, Tie +270, Away +220

Minnesota United (H) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps (A) - 8:30 pm - Allianz Field
Odds: Home +250, Tie +290, Away -120

Houston Dynamo (H) vs. Austin FC (A) - 8:30 pm - Shell Energy Stadium
Odds: Home -145, Tie +310, Away +330

St. Louis City (H) vs. Colorado Rapids (A) - 8:30 pm - Energizer Park
Odds: Home +105, Tie +280, Away +230

San Diego FC (H) vs. FC Dallas (A) - 9:30 pm - Snapdragon Stadium
Odds: Home +110, Tie +310, Away +195

LAFC (H) vs. Sporting Kansas City (A) - 10:30 pm - BMO Stadium
Odds: Home -550, Tie +600, Away +950

Portland Timbers (H) vs. Real Salt Lake (A) - 10:30 pm - Providence Park
Odds: Home +130, Tie +290, Away +165

San Jose Earthquakes (H) vs. LA Galaxy (A) - 10:30 pm - Stanford Stadium
Odds: Home -130, Tie +330, Away +270

The Philadelphia Union celebrates Defender Neil Pierre's goal on his first team debut in a 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls.
The Philadelphia Union celebrates Defender Neil Pierre's goal on his first team debut in a 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls.
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MLS's Eastern Conference 

Nashville SC - 39 pts
Inter Miami - 34 pts
Chicago Fire - 26 pts
New England Revolution - 26 pts

FC Cincinnati - 23 pts
NYCFC - 22 pts
Charlotte FC - 22 pts
Red Bull New York - 22 pts
DC United - 19 pts
Orlando City - 17 pts
Columbus Crew - 16 pts
Toronto FC - 16 pts
CF Montreal - 15 pts
Atlanta United - 12 pts
Philadelphia Union - 10 pts

MLS's Western Conference 

Vancouver Whitecaps - 32 pts
San Jose Earthquakes - 32 pts
LAFC - 30 pts
Real Salt Lake - 26 pts
FC Dallas - 26 pts
Seattle Sounders - 24 pts
Houston Dynamo - 24 pts
St. Louis City - 22 pts
Minnesota United - 22 pts
LA Galaxy - 20 pts
Colorado Rapids - 19 pts
Portland Timbers - 18 pts
San Diego FC - 17 pts
Austin FC - 17 pts
Sporting Kansas City - 14 pts


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