MLS Matchday 6 Preview: MLS returns following International Break

MLS action has returned following the International Break. MLS Matchday 6 will feature more must-see matches and a new stadium debut for Inter Miami. 

Nashville SC and LAFC are both at the top of their respective conferences following Matchday 5. Also, in bigger MLS news, Antoine Griezmann will officially be joining Orlando City in July. Griezmann was first reported to be joining Orlando earlier in the year, but the move stalled. Now, the move is 100% on. 

All of the action this matchday will be on Saturday. You can catch every match on Apple TV.

A detailed view of a game ball on the side of the pitch during the game between the Houston Dynamo and the Portland Timbers at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit

Maria Lysaker

MLS Matchday 6 Schedule and Betting

*All bets from FanDuel Sportsbook

Toronto FC (H) vs. Colorado Rapids (A) - 1:00 pm - BMO Field
Odds: Home -105, Tie +270, Away +250

New England Revolution (H) vs. CF Montreal (A) - 4:30 pm - Gillette Stadium
Odds: Home -120, Tie +270, Away +270

Real Salt Lake (H) vs. Sporting Kansas City (A) - 4:30 pm - America First Field
Odds: Home +185, Tie +260, Away +125

Atlanta United (H) vs. Columbus Crew (A) - 7:30 pm - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Odds: Home +185, Tie +260, Away +125

DC United (H) vs. FC Dallas (A) - 7:30 pm - Audi Field
Odds: Home +115, Tie +250, Away +220

Charlotte FC (H) vs. Philadelphia Union (A) - 7:30 pm - Bank of America Stadium
Odds: Home +110, Tie +260, Away +230

Inter Miami (H) vs. Austin FC (A) - 7:30 pm - Nu Stadium
Odds: Home -320, Tie +450, Away +700

New York Red Bulls (H) vs. FC Cincinnati (A) - 7:30 pm - Sports Illustrated Stadium
Odds: Home +100, Tie +270, Away +240

NYCFC (H) vs. St. Louis City (A) - 7:30 pm - Citi Field
Odds: Home -150, Tie +290, Away +360

Chicago Fire (H) vs. Nashville SC (A) - 8:30 pm - Soldier Field
Odds: Home +125, Tie +240, Away +200

Houston Dynamo (H) vs. Seattle Sounders (A) - 8:30 pm  - Shell Energy Stadium
Odds: Home +145, Tie +250, Away +170

LAFC (H) vs. Orlando City (A) - 9:30 pm - BMO Stadium
Odds: Home -360, Tie +490, Away +700

Vancouver Whitecaps (H) vs. Portland Timbers (A) - 10:30 pm - BC Place
Odds: Home -360, Tie +470, Away +700

San Jose Earthquakes (H) vs. San Diego FC (A) - 10:30 pm - PayPal Park
Odds: Home +125, Tie +270, Away +180

LA Galaxy (H) vs. Minnesota United (A) - 10:30 pm - Dignity Health Sports Park
Odds: Home -105, Tie +290, Away +240

FC Dallas forward Petar Musa (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second half against the San Diego FC during the second half at Toyota Stadium.

Kevin Jairaj

My top five matches to watch

Charlotte FC vs. Philadelphia Union

Charlotte has been cooking in their homestand, and the Union is still starving for their first win and points of the season.  Will Charlotte keep rolling, or will the Union finally come away with points?

16-year-old forward Malik Jakupovic made his MLS debut searching for a game-tying goal for the Philadelphia Union

Image Provided / Philadelphia Union

Inter Miami vs. Austin FC 

It's the debut of Nu Stadium for the defending MLS Cup Champs. A well-deserved stadium now cements Miami in the North American game, and this looks to be an exciting match because of it. 

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball chased by New York City FC midfielder Jonathan Shore (32) during the second half at Yankee Stadium.

Mark Smith

San Jose Earthquakes vs. San Diego FC 

San Jose is just one point ahead of San Diego in the standings. These two have been hot to start the year. This match could be a playoff preview down the line. 

Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna (10) moves between San Diego FC defender Luca Bombino (27) and midfielder Onni Valakari (8) during the second half at Snapdragon Stadium.

Chadd Cady

Chicago Fire vs. Nashville SC 

Chicago is sitting fifth in the East, just one point behind Charlotte for fourth. They were going to be a sneaky team to watch before the start of the season, and they're sitting in a good spot. They will have a challenge with Nashville, but it will be a good test for them.

Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crapeau (71) blocks the header from Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the first half at Geodis Park.

Steve Roberts

New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati

One point separates Cincinnati from the Red Bulls. Neither club is where they would like to be, but one will separate itself from the other on Saturday, unless we see a draw. 

New York Red Bulls forward Eric Choupo-Moting (13) celebrates with goalkeeper Ethan Horvath (34) after scoring a goal against Toronto FC in the second half at BMO Field.

Dan Hamilton

MLS Standings 

MLS's Eastern Conference

Nashville SC - 13 pts
NYCFC - 10 pts
Inter Miami - 10 pts
Charlotte FC - 8 pts
Chicago Fire - 7 pts
DC United - 7 pts
Toronto FC - 7 pts
New York Red Bulls - 7 pts
FC Cincinnati - 6 pts
Atlanta United - 4 pts
New England Revolution - 3 pts
CF Montreal - 3 pts
Orlando City - 3 pts
Columbus Crew - 2 pts
Philadelphia Union - 0 pts

FC Cincinnati forward Kevin Denkey (9) celebrates with forward Tom Barlow (16) and midfielder Stiven Jimenez (37) after scoring a goal against CF Montreal in the second half at TQL Stadium.

Katie Stratman

MLS's Western Conference

LAFC - 13 pts
Vancouver Whitecaps - 12 pts
San Jose Earthquakes - 12 pts
San Diego FC - 11 pts
Seattle Sounders 10 pts
Real Salt Lake - 10 pts
Colorado Rapids - 9 pts
FC Dallas - 8 pts
Houston Dynamo - 6 pts
LA Galaxy - 5 pts
Austin FC - 5 pts
Minnesota United - 5 pts
St. Louis City - 4 pts
Portland Timbers - 4 pts
Sporting Kansas City - 4 pts