⏪ MLS: Evander downs Messi; Rapids deny Seattle; Toronto upset San Diego | OneFootball

Welcome back to another live blog covering all the midweek action across MLS.

Once again, much of the talk will be surrounding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, with a key clash versus FC Cincinnati leading the playbill this evening.

Another Eastern Conference clash of huge consequence sees the Columbus Crew travel away from home against Nashville.

Stick with us for all the goals, highlights, and everything in between.

KEY FIXTURES AND RESULTS

📸 Editorial Photo Credit: © Albert Cesare/The En | 2025 Jul 16 - Imagn Images

No! The Galaxy fall once again during a season to forget in 2025 to bookend another non-stop goal fest across the MLS midweek program.

Thanks for joining us, and we'll be back with you at the weekend!

DO WE HAVE ANOTHER COMEBACK ON THE CARDS?

A penalty converted by Joseph Paintsil could set up another late comeback on the night as the LA Galaxy push for an equalizer

Some feedback from what has been another supremely chaotic night of MLS action

BUT THEY'VE BEEN DENIED!

And just like that, star striker Josef Martínez strikes immediately after the restart with a close-range header to cancel out Dallas' lead after mere seconds!

MUSA IN THE CLUTCH

Petar Musa adds his name to the brace list tonight after a tap-in from inside the six-yard box lifts Dallas ahead of San Jose by a 2-1 scoreline in the final minutes of normal time

WILL THIS POTENTIAL MATCH-WINNER STAND?!

Real Salt Lake are minutes from a huge night in Portland thanks to a late hit from Diogo Gonçalves which could ultimately close the gap to the top-nine

WOLFF EXTENDS AUSTIN'S ADVANTAGE

A huge three points could be on their way back to Austin after Owen Wolff makes it 2-0 against the LA Galaxy, cementing their current place in the Western Conference post-season positions

LUMIN FIELD LEFT STUNNED!

The Colorado Rapids have completed an epic comeback, battling back from a 3-0 deficit to pull level with the last 15 minutes looming through Darren Yapi!!

HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS

Colorado have quickly pulled within a goal after being awarded a second penalty in minutes, this time, converted by Cole Bassett to make it 3-2 with more than enough time to complete a dramatic comeback!

NOT OVER YET

Still down by a two-spot, the Rapids find the slightest lifeline thanks to none other than Djordje Milhailovic form 12 yards out

ANOTHER NIGHT OF BRACES

Rusnák completes his goalscoring assignment for the evening after the Slovakian international found his second goal to put the Sounders out of sight against Colorado

ALL SQUARE IN SAN JOSE

Dallas' Petar Musa levels the score against San Jose with a composed finish inside the box in the dying seconds of stoppage time before break

AUSTIN LEAD IN LA

Visiting Austin strike first to break the deadlock against the LA Galaxy through Albanian striker Myrto Uzuni, who finished smartly into the corner past Novak Micovic inside the final five minutes of the first half.

SEATTLE COASTING AGAINST COLORADO

Albert Rusnák continues to enjoy a brilliant season for the Sounders as he doubles their lead just before half-time, catching Zach Steffen in no man's land before firing from long range into an open net on the volley!

PENDING UPSET IN SAN DIEGO

Toronto have taken a shock lead against Western Conference cinderella side San Diego thanks to a Theo Corbeanu penalty in the 20th minute

📊 STAT DUMP

Some key performers from our earlier matches, with star names among the biggest contributors

ON THE BOARD

Seattle are up and running against visiting Colorado thanks to an early strike from Obed Vargas!

DEAL SEALED AT GEODIS PARK

It's now 3-0 in Nashville as the Crew are all but sunk tonight with Sam Surridge adding the third goal for Callaghan's outfit.

A statement performance at home.

REVERSAL COMPLETE!

NYCFC have matched city rivals NYRB with a sensational comeback of their own in Orlando after the Lions completely switched off in the late stages of the match, gifting the Pigeons two goals in four minutes, including a potential stoppage-time winner from Alonso Martínez!

WHITE BACK AMONG THE GOALS

US international striker Brian White sees his penalty saved before burrying the rebound as Vancouver all but guarantee the full load of points on offer against Houston

In case you need to catch up, here's the matchday scores thread courtesy of MLS

TWO-GOAL NIGHTS GALORE

Add Leo Campana to the list of names who have successfully sought out a brace this evening after he found a consolation goal for the Revs.

AT THE DEATH!!

A first-ever goal for Atlanta's Will Reilly guarantees a point on the night for United after a comeback draw at the Benz.

What a time to bag your first!

GUESS WHO FOR LAFC

Yep, that man Denis Bouanga has put the Black and Gold out in front on the night from the penalty spot

THE BRACE BROTHERS

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Emil Forsberg have both completed their braces on the night as the Red Bulls have emphatically stormed back from two goals down to bank three points in Harrison.

What a turnaround in Jersey.

BERHALTER STRIKES

Vancouver look set to get back on track this evening after Sebastian Berhalter struck to double the lead for Jesper Sørensen's men

REIGNITION IN ATLANTA

Chicago climb back on top of Atlanta through Maren Haile-Selassie, with ten minutes remaining plus stoppage!

FORSBERG WON'T BE DENIED

Another blockbuster goal from Emil Forsberg completes the comeback for NYRB against visiting New England.

NOT MESSING AROUND

Nothing further to add here as Hany Mukhtar puts the finishing touches on this attacking move for Nashville to make it 2-0

GAME OVER IN CINCY

Evander has rubber-stamped three points for Cincinnati tonight against Inter Miami after completing his brace to make it three-nil over Messi's outfit.

COMEBACK ON FOR DCU?

Gabriel Pirani strikes again for D.C. United after bagging at the weekend to pull the legacy club within one goal at Charlotte

LEAD CUT IN HALF

NYRB are back in the fight against the Revs thanks to a goal from Daniel Edelman cutting the defecit in half with 30 minutes remaining

EMPHATIC STRIKE

Atlanta pull level before the hour mark thanks to a superb long-range effort from Aleksey Miranchuk that rings off the post and beyond Chris Brady

FURTHER GOAL UPDATES

- Kai Wagner bags his 8th assist of the season as the Union climb back into the lead

- Veteran defender Robin Jansson converts off a corner to set Orlando away against NYCFC

EVANDER > MESSI!?

Cincinnati are now fully in control against Inter Miami after Evander doubles their advantage with a calm finish less than 10 minutes after the restart, making the Herons pay for failing to deal with a direct pass into the final third

FIRST BRACE OF THE NIGHT

And it goes to Charlotte's Pep Biel, who continues to be rooted in the MVP conversation. The Crown look to be on their way to three points at the Bank thanks to their star man.

WHITECAPS IN FRONT

A thumping tight angle finish from Emmanuel Sabbi puts Vancouver one-nil up inside five minutes at Houston. A great start as they look to rebound tonight.

WHAT A START IN NASHVILLE!

B.J. Callaghan's troops have struck a hammer blow in the opening 90 seconds of action at Geodis Park to take a 1-0 lead over the Columbus Crew courtesy of an own goal from center-back Sean Zawadzki.

They've been a joy to watch this season, with another key performance pending this evening.

A LOVELY FINISH

Prince Owusu nets deep into stoppage time from close range with a brilliant volley at the back post to level the score at one-all against Philadelphia.

JUST BEFORE THE BREAK

Charlotte pounce to break the deadlock at the Bank through star midfielder Pep Biel after he arrived quickest to a loose ball in the box before turning it home past Luis Barraza for his 18th total goal contribution for the 2025 season.

WITH A POACHERS' FINISH

Tai Baribo bags yet another goal across a brilliant 2025 MLS campaign for the headline striker after converting from close range to gift the Union a one-nil lead, hitting his 14th goal of the season in the process.

DOUBLING UP ON THE SCORESHEET

The Red Bulls are at sixes and sevens at the back as the Revs add a second on the scoresheet on the stroke of the half-hour mark, with an own goal by Kyle Duncan adding to this evening's woes.

Andre Blake doing Andre Blake things to keep Montrèal off the scoresheet

A huge blow to Inter Miami's chances on the night as Oscar Ustari has been subbed off due to injury.

Already down a goal, how will the Herons respond?

CINCY STRIKE FIRST

Advantage Cincinnati in the early exchanges against Messi and company sees the home side one-nil up through youngster Gerardo Valenzuela.

EARLY GOALS FLOW IN

The New England Revolution strike early in New Jersey to take a 1-0 lead on the road against NYRB after a clinical finish from Leonardo Campana.

LESS THAN TWO MINUTES IN!

Chicago have taken a VERY early lead in Atlanta inside the opening two minutes from a direct corner from Philip Zinckernagel that left Brad Guzan beaten at his near post.

A horrendous start for Atlanta United.

And we're underway across another full slate of action in MLS, with Orlando and NYCFC currently in a weather delay.

All eyes are, once again, on Lionel Messi this evening and whether or not the Argentinian icon can bag yet another brace

Here's the full midweek slate for your viewing pleasure ahead of the 730 kick-offs!