The Debrief from a dramatic Saturday night in MLS

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The Debrief from a dramatic Saturday night in MLS

MLS returned with another bang Saturday with some massive results around the grounds on Matchday 7.

Buckle up, folks. Here is what you missed.

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What happened​

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After Charlotte came from behind to beat Nashville early in the day, a Diego Luna brace saw Real Salt Lake kick the LA Galaxy while they are down.

Diego Luna brace!

Mama, there goes that man! pic.twitter.com/GGOwfk0gnI

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 5, 2025

Meanwhile, both Ohio clubs picked up narrow home wins, meaning the Crew remain unbeaten to start the season, and Cincinnati sit just two points behind them level on points in second place. Hell is Real matches are going to be electric this year!

Sergio Santos. Saturday night's savior in the rain at TQL.

Back-to-back wins for FCC pic.twitter.com/QGB55b1N0B

— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) April 6, 2025

Over at Sports Illustrated Stadium, the New York Red Bulls picked up a much needed win against a Chicago Fire side who had been hot lately.

CARLOOOOSSSSS pic.twitter.com/P9VNxo4R3n

— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) April 6, 2025

As we head into the later kick-offs, Sporting Kansas City made their first major statement in the wake of Peter Vermes' sacking last week. A pair of goals from Dejan Joveljić saw SKC take all three points against bitter rivals St. Louis City.

THE KEY TO A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP? CLEAN SHEETS pic.twitter.com/t8pswxsHvl

— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) April 6, 2025

After Houston pulled off major upset by beating LAFC at home on the back of a Jack McGlynn stunner, San Diego thumped Seattle to pick up right where they left off last week.


Finally, Vancouver keep on rolling with a win over Colorado to make some club history.

pic.twitter.com/NCYL6T33P0

— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) April 6, 2025

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Player of the night​

It was the breakout night for Mexican star Chucky Lozano. The San Diego FC man had three goal contributions in the first-half as Mikey Varas' side thrashed Seattle.

Chucky Lozano scores his first MLS goal

The @sandiegofc star has a goal and 2 assists at the half. pic.twitter.com/oMc7jMv63z

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 6, 2025

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Stat of the night​

An MLS legend in the making...

With a win in his 75th regular season match as @ColumbusCrew head coach, Wilfried Nancy tied Bob Bradley (LAFC) and Bruce Arena (NE) for the highest winning percentage in @MLS history (.660) by a coach in his first 75 games with a club. pic.twitter.com/bjU6T6Eq9g

— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) April 6, 2025

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What this means​

With Columbus remaining unbeaten, they take over sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference, though Miami can surpass them on Sunday.

Out in the west, Seattle's woes have been further enflamed, and their thumping defeat in San Diego means they have one win in seven matches to start the season.

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What comes next​

We've got another feast of football on Sunday with three more matches in MLS.

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