🔴 MLS LIVE: Playoff race heats up as weekend kicks off with a bang

MLS is back with a bang on this Friday evening as we truly begin in the business end of the 2025 campaign.

With the All-Star game now in the rearview mirror, focus returns to the race for the Supporters Shield and the MLS Cup Playoffs. 

Key Fixtures This Evening 

GOAL

Montréal respond just six minutes after the hosts found the opener, and we have ourselves a game at Gillette Stadium. Prince Owusu with the leveler! 

Clinical finish from Prince Owusu. 🔥

His 11th goal of the season for @CFMontreal. pic.twitter.com/vuor7kJZSI

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 25, 2025

GOAL

New England are off and running this evening as they look to shove their way into the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. 

They've taken an early lead against Montréal thanks to a slick move capped off by Tomás Chancalay.

Gil ➡️ Chancalay ⚡

What a start for @NERevolution!

📺 #MLSSeasonPass: https://t.co/duoZKsclagpic.twitter.com/gB8hxPUDpm

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 25, 2025

Some good news from Columbus, the weather has seemingly passed and the match will go ahead just one hour later than scheduled. 

Crew supporters: The inclement weather has passed. Warm-ups are scheduled to start at 7:50 p.m. Official kickoff time is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation.

— Lower.com Field (@LowerFieldCbus) July 25, 2025

After plenty of drama off the pitch in MLS today, it's finally time to kick off the weekend's action on the pitch. 

With the Columbus vs Orlando match currently in a weather delay, we have just the one match kicking off at the moment. 

We kick off tonight's blog with bad news, as the highly-anticipated showdown between Columbus and Orlando is set to be delayed to due to inclement weather near the Crew's stadium. 

Crew supporters: The inclement weather is still in the area. Please continue to seek shelter on the concourse or nearby. Warm-ups will be delayed. More information on the pre-match and kickoff timeline will be shared when available.

— Lower.com Field (@LowerFieldCbus) July 25, 2025