Eastern Conference

SANDY, UT- JUNE 7 : Damir Kreilach #8 of Real Salt Lake reacts after scoring against the Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half of the quarterfinals of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup at America First Field June 7, 2023 in Sandy, Utah.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

The Podium™️: A midweek round up

Anthony Rotz
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The Rise of FC Cincinnati

The Philadelphia Union extend their unbeaten streak to 9

The Podium™️: The King is back (If only for a day)

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - APRIL 08: Josef Martínez #17 of Inter Miami CF at the start of the Major League Soccer match against FC Dallas at DRV PNK Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images)

Designated Bets: Will Josef Martínez get his revenge?

Anthony Rotz
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COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 29: Nicolás Stefanelli #22 of Inter Miami CF steals the ball from Lucas Zelarayán #10 of the Columbus Crew during the second half of the match at Lower.com Field on April 29, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Miami defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The Podium™️: Vintage Zelarayán and more

Anthony Rotz
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Apr 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Mikkel Uhre (7) celebrates a goal against Toronto FC in the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

The Union dominate Toronto F.C. for first MLS win since March 12th.

Nick Butler
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KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 08: Diego Rubio #11 of Colorado Rapids celebrates scoring a goal against the Sporting Kansas City during the second half at Children's Mercy Park on April 8, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

The Podium™️: Who took top spot after Matchday 9?

Anthony Rotz
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Oct 20, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US; Philadelphia Union forward Julián Carranza (9) handles the ball during the first half against the FC Cincinnati at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

MLS Matchday: Cincinnati F.C. vs Philadelphia Union

Nick Butler
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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 11: Thiago Almada #23 of Atlanta United prepares to pass the ball during a game between Atlanta United FC and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

The Podium™️: Who made it for Matchday 7?

Anthony Rotz
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 21: Chris Mueller #8 of Chicago Fire looks on against New York City FC during the first half at SeatGeek Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Designated Bets: Best bets for Match day 5

Anthony Rotz
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CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jack Elliott #3 and Olivier Mbaizo #15 of Philadelphia Union shake hands during the second half against Columbus Crew at Subaru Park on February 25, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

MLS Matchday: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC

Nick Butler
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June 14, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) today announced that the Apple TV app will be the exclusive destination to watch every single live MLS match beginning in 2023. L to R: MLS commissioner Don Garber, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Apple's senior vice president of Services Eddy Cue. Mandatory Credit: Apple Inc. via USA TODAY Sports

The New MLS Proposed Playoffs Doesn’t Make Sense

Jaime Broitman
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WINSTON-SALEM, NC - NOVEMBER 24: Malcolm Johnston #11 of the University of Maryland plays the ball during a game between Maryland and Wake Forest at W. Dennie Spry Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

NYCFC select Canadian Malcolm Johnston in 2023 SuperDraft

Cris Italia
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CARSON, CA - MAY 14: Paul Arriola #7 of FC Dallas scores a goal as Julian Araujo #2 of Los Angeles Galaxy defends during the game at the Dignity Health Sports Park on May 14, 2022 in Carson, California. FC Dallas won 3-1. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

June 24-26 MLS Weekend Recap: MLS Weekly Awards

Elliot Reeder
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC during the game against Austin FC at Banc of California Stadium on May 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

Match of the Week Preview: LAFC vs New York Red Bulls

Elliot Reeder
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 27: Diogo De Oliveira (L) of Pumas fights for the ball with Albert Rusnak (R) of Seattle Sounders during the final first leg match between Pumas UNAM and Seattle Sounders as part of the Concacaf Champions League 2022 at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on April 27, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

MLS Weekend Recap:MLS Weekly Awards

Elliot Reeder
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FOXBOROUGH, MA - APRIL 16: Adam Buksa #9 of New England Revolution dribbles down the wing during a game between Charlotte FC and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 16, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

What’s Next for New England Revolution After Selling Adam Buksa

Elliot Reeder
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 07: A corner flag with the Charlotte FC logo during their game against Inter Miami at Bank of America Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Where does Charlotte FC Go After Sacking Miguel Angel Ramirez?

Elliot Reeder
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Mar 12, 2022; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Damion Lowe (31) runs with the ball during the first half against Los Angeles FC at Inter Miami CF Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

MLS Progress Report 3: June international break

Ivan Ornelas
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A view shows the logo of the UEFA Nations League football competition at the San Siro (Giuseppe-Meazza) stadium on October 5, 2021 in Milan, on the eve of the semifinal football match between Italy and Spain. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Five MLS Players who can make the biggest impact at UEFA Nations League

Elliot Reeder
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 07: Jaylin Lindsey #24 of Charlotte FC celebrates after defeating Inter Miami during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Charlotte FC 1-0 Inter Miami: Charlotte get fourth straight home win

Collin Allison
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FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 23: Thomas Edwards #7 of New York Red Bulls brings the ball forward during a game between New York Red Bulls and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on June 23, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

2022 MLS Progress Report 2nd Edition (May)

Ivan Ornelas
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Mar 12, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; FC Cincinnati forward Brandon Vazquez (19) heads the ball from Orlando City defender Antonio Carlos (25) in the second half at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Major League Soccer Progress Report

Ivan Ornelas
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Mark-Anthony Kaye is heading to the Colorado Rapids. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Major League Soccer International Player Guide: USMNT, Canada, and Beyond

Ivan Ornelas
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Ecuador's Alan Franco (L) and Chile's Enzo Roco vie for the ball during their South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the San Carlos de Apoquindo stadium in Santiago, on November 16, 2021. (Photo by Marcelo HERNANDEZ / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MARCELO HERNANDEZ/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Charlotte FC begins first training camp with new signings

Collin Allison
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Porto's Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas (1st-L) catches the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group G football match AS Monaco FC vs FC Porto on September 26, 2017 at the Louis II stadium in Monaco. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

St. Louis City SC: The busiest MLS franchise yet to play a game

Chuck Wharton
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Dec 5, 2021; Chester, PA, USA; New York City FC celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Union to win the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2021 MLS Playoffs at Subaru Park. New York City FC won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

New York City FC win 2-1 to become Eastern Conference Champions

Caitlyn Chale
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