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Midweek
action is here. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. All kickoff times are in Eastern time. Let’s get into it!.
Monday
No notable USA players in action.
Tuesday
- AEK Athens vs LASK Linz, 12:45p on Paramount+, ViX: George Bello, Samuel Adeniran, and LASK Linz defeated CCV, Trusty and Celtic to reach Champions League – now they begin their quest in the competition itself, starting against Greek Club AEK Athens.
- Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough, 2:45p on Paramount+: Chris Richards, Zavier Gozo, and Palace meet Sebastian Berhalter, Rokas Pukštas, Aidan Morris, Max Arfsten, and Boro in the Carabao Cup.
- Dortmund vs Villarreal, 3p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, Fubo, ViX: Alex Freeman and Villarreal begin their Champions League campaign; Mathis Albert could feature for Dortmund.
Also in action:
- Cardiff vs Stoke City, 2:45p: Jack McGlynn, Luca Bombino, and the Potters meet Cardiff City in the EFL Championship.
- Watford vs Preston North End, 2:45p: Caleb Wiley and Preston meet his former loan club Watford in the EFL Championship.
- Bournemouth vs Lincoln, 2:45p on Paramount+: Tyler Adams and the Cherries face Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup.
Wednesday
- VSK Aarhus vs Lyngby, 11:30a: Diego Kochen and Lyngby meet second-division club VSK Aarhus in the DBU Pokalen (Danish Cup).
- Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid, 3p on Paramount+, TUDN, ViX: Johnny Cardoso and Atléti visit Liverpool to begin their Champions League campaign.
- St. Johnstone vs Celtic, 3p: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, new loan arrival Landon Emenalo, and Celtic miss out on Champions League due to their collapse against LASK Linz in qualifying; they visit St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.
- Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati, 7:30p on FS1, FOX Deportes, Fubo: Quinn Sullivan, Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre, Frankie Westfield, and the Union host Miles Robinson, Roman Celentano, Matt Miazga, and FC Cincy in MLS.
- LAFC vs New York Red Bulls, 10:30p: Adri Mehmeti, Julian Hall, Ethan Horvath, and the Red Bulls visit LAFC in MLS.
Also in action:
- Norwich vs Birmingham City, 2:45p on Paramount+: Kristoffer Lund and Birmingham face Norwich City in the the EFL Championship.
- Chelsea vs Leeds, 3p on Paramount+: Brenden Aaronson and Leeds visit the Blues in the Carabao Cup.
- Atlanta United vs Orlando City, 7:30p: Justin Ellis, Daryl Dike, and the Lions visit Cooper Sanchez, Adrian Gill, and the Five Stripes in MLS.
- CF Montréal vs Charlotte FC, 7:30p: Jalen Neal and Montréal host Tim Ream, Luca de la Torre, and Charlotte in MLS.
- Toronto FC vs Nashville SC, 7:30p: Josh Sargent, Djordje Mihailovic, Walker Zimmerman, and Toronto host Brian Schwake, Matthew Corcoran, Reed Baker-Whiting, and Nashville in MLS.
- NYCFC vs New England Revolution, 8p: James Sands, Matt Freese, and the Pigeons host Peyton Miller, Matt Turner, Ethan Kohler, Brooklyn Raines, and the Revs in MLS. Joshua Wynder just arrived in New England on loan from Benfica; he is day-to-day with a knee injury.
- Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids, 8:30p: Brandon Vázquez, Ervin Torres, and Austin host Paxten Aaronson, Reggie Cannon, Darren Yapi, Adam Beaudry, and the Rapids in MLS.
- Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami, 8:30p: Chris Brady, Sergio Oregel, and the Fire are joined by new loanee Johan Gómez; they will face Rocco Ríos Novo, Dániel Pintér, and Inter Miami in MLS.
- Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake, 8:30p: Diego Luna, new loanee Taylor Booth, and RSL visit Duncan McGuire, Sam Vines, and the Dynamo in MLS.
- Minnesota United vs FC Dallas, 8:30p: Shaq Moore, Logan Farrington, Bernard Kamungo, Christian Cappis, Nolan Norris, and the Huntsmen visit Drake Callender, Darius Randell, and Minnesota in MLS.
- Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City, 10:30p: Damion Downs, Daniel Edelman, and St. Louis visit Cole Bassett and the Timbers in MLS.
- San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes, 10:30p: Niko Tsakiris, Beau Leroux, and the Quakes visit Alejandro Alvarado, Pedro Soma, Duran Ferree, Oscar Verhoeven, and San Diego in MLS.
- Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy, 10:30p: Harbor Miller, Rubén Ramos Jr., and the Galaxy visit Tate Johnson, Brian White, and the Caps in MLS.
Thursday
- PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 12:45p on Paramount+, ViX: Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi, and PSV begin their Champions League at home against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk.
Friday
- Venezia vs Fiorentina, 2:45p on Paramount+, Peacock: Gianluca Busio and Venezia host Fiorentina in Serie A.
- Rennes vs Marseille, 2:45p on beIN Sports, Fubo: Tim Weah and OM visit Bryan Reynolds and Stade Rennais in Ligue 1.
- Mechelen vs Anderlecht, 2:45p on DAZN: 17-year-old Belgian winger/attacking mid Noa Ojea and Anderlecht visit KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League.
Also in action:
- Greenock Morton vs Livingston, 2:30p on Paramount+: 18-year-old center-back Christopher Cupps has played two full 90s with Greenock Morton since joining them on loan in the Scottish Championship.
That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this week!
