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### MLS Week 29 Schedule & Predictions (Oct. 21 – Oct. 25, 2026 ET)
| Date | Time (ET) | Home Team | Away Team | Projected Score | Venue |
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| **Wed, Oct 21** | 7:00 PM | FC Cincinnati | D.C. United | **2–1** | TQL Stadium |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 1:30 PM | CF Montréal | Nashville SC | **1–2** | Stade Saputo |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 3:30 PM | Columbus Crew | Toronto FC | **3–1** | ScottsMiracle-Gro Field |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 5:30 PM | New York Red Bulls | Inter Miami CF | **1–2** | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 7:30 PM | Philadelphia Union | New England Revolution | **2–2** | Subaru Park |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 7:30 PM | Atlanta United FC | Chicago Fire FC | **2–0** | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 7:30 PM | Orlando City SC | New York City FC | **2–1** | Inter.co Stadium |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 8:30 PM | FC Dallas | San Jose Earthquakes | **2–1** | Toyota Stadium |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 8:30 PM | Houston Dynamo FC | Minnesota United FC | **1–1** | Shell Energy Stadium |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 8:30 PM | Sporting Kansas City | Austin FC | **1–0** | Sporting Park |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 9:30 PM | Colorado Rapids | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | **1–2** | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 9:30 PM | Real Salt Lake | St. Louis City SC | **2–2** | America First Field |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 10:30 PM | San Diego FC | Seattle Sounders FC | **1–1** | Snapdragon Stadium |
| **Sat, Oct 24** | 10:30 PM | Portland Timbers | Charlotte FC | **2–1** | Providence Park |
| **Sun, Oct 25** | 9:00 PM | Los Angeles FC | LA Galaxy | **3–2** | BMO Stadium |
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### Game-by-Game Analyses
#### Wednesday, October 21
**FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United**
* **Kickoff:** 7:00 PM ET | **Venue:** TQL Stadium
* **Prediction:** FC Cincinnati 2–1 D.C. United
* **Analysis:** FC Cincinnati returns home to TQL Stadium after dropping a 2–0 Hell is Real derby result to Columbus Crew. D.C. United earned a 2–1 midweek win against the Red Bulls, but their road record remains fragile. Expect Cincinnati to utilize superior central possession to re-establish home momentum.
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#### Saturday, October 24
**CF Montréal vs. Nashville SC**
* **Kickoff:** 1:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Stade Saputo
* **Prediction:** CF Montréal 1–2 Nashville SC
* **Analysis:** CF Montréal enters this fixture after battling Seattle to a 1–1 draw. Supporters' Shield contender Nashville SC cruises into Canada following a strong 4–0 result against Sporting KC. Nashville’s league-leading defensive shape will make it extremely tough for Montréal to break down central channels.
**Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC**
* **Kickoff:** 3:30 PM ET | **Venue:** ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
* **Prediction:** Columbus Crew 3–1 Toronto FC
* **Analysis:** Columbus Crew is riding high after defeating rival FC Cincinnati 2–0 away. Toronto FC scored a 2–0 win over the Red Bulls but continues to struggle for consistency on short rest trips. Columbus’s fluid positional play should create high-xG moments early.
**New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami CF**
* **Kickoff:** 5:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Sports Illustrated Stadium
* **Prediction:** New York Red Bulls 1–2 Inter Miami CF
* **Analysis:** The Red Bulls bring their suffocating high-press system back to Harrison, but Inter Miami arrives in prolific scoring form, having recently swept Atlanta United 3–1. Miami’s star-studded frontline has the technical ability to bypass New York’s press and generate lethal fast breaks.
**Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution**
* **Kickoff:** 7:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Subaru Park
* **Prediction:** Philadelphia Union 2–2 New England Revolution
* **Analysis:** Philadelphia Union recently played to a chaotic 2–2 draw with Charlotte FC. New England Revolution enters off back-to-back victories against Cincinnati (3–2) and Chicago (1–0). Both teams favor direct, vertical transitions, pointing toward an open, high-scoring affair.
**Atlanta United FC vs. Chicago Fire FC**
* **Kickoff:** 7:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Mercedes-Benz Stadium
* **Prediction:** Atlanta United FC 2–0 Chicago Fire FC
* **Analysis:** Atlanta United looks to rebound at home after dropping a 3–1 result to Inter Miami. Chicago Fire FC has dropped three consecutive matches and continues to leak chances on the road. Expect Atlanta to control the wings and take all three points.
**Orlando City SC vs. New York City FC**
* **Kickoff:** 7:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Inter.co Stadium
* **Prediction:** Orlando City SC 2–1 New York City FC
* **Analysis:** Orlando City comes in confident after a convincing 4–1 win against D.C. United. NYCFC battled LAFC to a 1–1 draw but struggles on narrow road setups. Orlando’s clinical set-piece execution should give them the edge at Inter.co Stadium.
**FC Dallas vs. San Jose Earthquakes**
* **Kickoff:** 8:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Toyota Stadium
* **Prediction:** FC Dallas 2–1 San Jose Earthquakes
* **Analysis:** FC Dallas carries positive momentum into Frisco following a 2–2 Texas derby result against Houston Dynamo. San Jose Earthquakes played out a 1–1 draw with Nashville. Dallas's direct wing play will exploit gaps behind San Jose's high backline.
**Houston Dynamo FC vs. Minnesota United FC**
* **Kickoff:** 8:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Shell Energy Stadium
* **Prediction:** Houston Dynamo FC 1–1 Minnesota United FC
* **Analysis:** Houston controls possessional tempo effectively at Shell Energy Stadium, but Minnesota United—fresh off a 3–2 win over St. Louis—is dangerous on counter-attacks. A hard-fought, low-scoring draw looks likely.
**Sporting Kansas City vs. Austin FC**
* **Kickoff:** 8:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Sporting Park
* **Prediction:** Sporting Kansas City 1–0 Austin FC
* **Analysis:** Both clubs are aiming to bounce back from recent setbacks (SKC fell 3–1 to RSL; Austin lost 2–1 to Vancouver). SKC's home crowd and physical mid-block should yield a narrow single-goal victory.
**Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC**
* **Kickoff:** 9:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Dick's Sporting Goods Park
* **Prediction:** Colorado Rapids 1–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
* **Analysis:** Western Conference leader Vancouver Whitecaps FC enters on a roll following a 2–1 victory at Austin FC. Colorado Rapids fought to a 0–0 draw at Portland, but Vancouver’s rapid transition attack will be difficult to suppress over 90 minutes.
**Real Salt Lake vs. St. Louis City SC**
* **Kickoff:** 9:30 PM ET | **Venue:** America First Field
* **Prediction:** Real Salt Lake 2–2 St. Louis City SC
* **Analysis:** RSL picked up an impressive 3–1 road win at Sporting KC, while St. Louis SC brings high pressing intensity following a 3–2 thriller against Minnesota. Expect a high-octane battle in Sandy that ends level.
**San Diego FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC**
* **Kickoff:** 10:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Snapdragon Stadium
* **Prediction:** San Diego FC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC
* **Analysis:** Expansion side San Diego FC earned a 2–2 draw against LA Galaxy, demonstrating strong possessional rhythm at home. Seattle Sounders FC ground out a 1–1 draw with Montréal. Expect a tactical, evenly matched battle at Snapdragon Stadium.
**Portland Timbers vs. Charlotte FC**
* **Kickoff:** 10:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Providence Park
* **Prediction:** Portland Timbers 2–1 Charlotte FC
* **Analysis:** Portland Timbers look to capitalize on Providence Park’s loud atmosphere following a scoreless draw with Colorado. Charlotte FC enters after a demanding 2–2 draw with Philadelphia, where cross-country travel fatigue could prove decisive late in the second half.
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#### Sunday, October 25
**Los Angeles FC vs. LA Galaxy**
* **Kickoff:** 9:00 PM ET | **Venue:** BMO Stadium
* **Prediction:** Los Angeles FC 3–2 LA Galaxy
* **Analysis:** The week closes with a massive *El Tráfico* derby at BMO Stadium. LAFC played out a gritty 1–1 draw with NYCFC in New York, while LA Galaxy drew 2–2 against San Diego. In a match known for chaotic momentum swings and late goals, LAFC’s star power gives them the slight advantage to edge out their cross-town rivals.
### D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati
* **Kickoff:** 7:30 PM ET | **Venue:** Audi Field
* **Prediction:** D.C. United 1–2 FC Cincinnati
* **Analysis:** D.C. United hosts FC Cincinnati at Audi Field in a crucial late-season Eastern Conference clash. D.C. United relies heavily on Tai Baribo's goal-scoring form up front, while FC Cincinnati counters with the dynamic partnership of Steeve Kévin Denkey and midfield creator Evander. Both sides have experienced defensive vulnerabilities throughout the campaign, but Cincinnati's upper-tier attacking efficiency gives the visitors the edge to secure a narrow away victory.