Mayra Madrigal
MLS Week 22 will be held on Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24. There will be 14 matches in which the 28 MLS teams will face each other, but this time the match load will be tilted to Saturday.
The schedule presents twelve games for Saturday and only two for Sunday, and maybe this will make things easier for you so you can set aside one day to enjoy the soccer day offered by the Week 22 of the MLS.
The competition in the MLS is getting better and better every day, as the regular phase is getting closer and closer, and teams are fighting for the playoff berths.
Therefore, if you don’t have a favorite team in the MLS it is more complicated to choose which game to watch, so at JefeBet we have made a list of the best games of Week 22 of the MLS.
Matches to Watch in MLS Week 22
Sporting Kansas City vs LAFC
Sporting Kansas City is coming off its 12th loss, which means it is one of the two teams that have suffered the most defeats in this 2022 season. Their poor performance is mainly due to their abysmal defensive level, as they are the second-worst defense in the Western Conference with 38 goals against. This leads them to the last place in the zone’s standings.
LAFC has a completely different story, coming into this match as the best team in the Western Conference with 13 wins, three draws, and four losses. They have won two consecutive games and will be looking for one more win to keep them at the top of the table.
The Los Angeles franchise is the favorite for this match despite the fact that it will be playing as a visitor, since it arrives with better numbers than its rival. This match will be played on Saturday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific time) at Sporting Park.
New York City FC vs Inter Miami
New York City FC continues its good pace this season, and enters Week 22 of the MLS season with three consecutive wins. They are currently the team with the most wins in the Eastern Conference and will try to get three points in this match to climb to the first position, as only one point separates them from the leader, Philadelphia Union.
Inter Miami will have plenty of motivation heading into this match, as they are coming off a 3-2 win over Charlotte, ending a three-game winless streak. However, they remain out of playoff positions and only a win would help them to climb up the standings.
Given the overall performance of this team, the New York franchise is the great favorite due to its position in the standings and because it will be playing as locals. This match will be played on Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at Yankee Stadium.
Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas
Despite inconsistencies, Real Salt Lake is rebounding and recently posted a 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. Those three points helped them leapfrog into third place and ended a four-game winless streak.
FC Dallas remains in the top half of the Western Conference standings despite being winless in its last seven games. A loss in this game and combinations of results could displace them and leave them out of the fight for the playoffs.
The locals will be the clear favorites as they arrive with enough motivation for the match. This match will be played on Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. (Pacific time) at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Austin FC vs New York Red Bulls
Austin FC is the second team in the Western Conference with the most wins, after 12 wins, five draws, and four losses. They come into this game with a favorable seven-game unbeaten streak, and this is thanks to their offensive performance, as they are the franchise that has scored the most goals so far (42).
The New York Red Bulls lost their most recent game and have now gone two games without a win. This has caused them to pull away from the fight for first place in the zone. The franchise will need to continue scoring points to stay in the playoff places.
The Texans have an advantage over their opponents, as they are a much more solid team, and we would not be surprised if they get the three points here. This match will be played on Sunday, July 24 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at Q2 Stadium.
