Evander and Mboma Dem Star as FC Cincinnati Rout Orlando 6-2 Before World Cup Break

FC Cincinnati routed Orlando City SC 6-2 at TQL Stadium on Saturday, May 23, to head into the MLS World Cup break on a historic high. Evander delivered a stunning individual performance with two goals and three assists, setting a new FC Cincinnati single-game record for goal contributions. Kenji Mboma Dem recorded his first career MLS brace, while Kevin Denkey and Tom Barlow rounded out the scoring. The six-goal total tied the club record for goals scored in a single MLS regular-season match. Orlando had briefly tied the score at 2-2 in the 48th minute before Cincinnati exploded with four unanswered goals to close the game.

Sources: FC Cincinnati, MLSsoccer.com

Nashville SC Enter World Cup Break Atop MLS Standings After 2-1 Win Over NYCFC

Nashville SC entered the MLS World Cup break atop the Supporters' Shield standings after defeating New York City FC 2-1 at GEODIS Park on Saturday, May 23. Defender Jeisson Palacios headed in a Cristian Espinoza corner kick in the 17th minute to give Nashville the lead. NYCFC equalized from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute before Maxwell Woledzi scored his first career MLS goal in the 49th minute to seal the victory. Nashville is unbeaten in eight consecutive league matches and sits at 33 points through 14 games, a pace tied for third-best in MLS history at this stage of the season.

Sources: Nashville SC, MLSsoccer.com

Pumas and Cruz Azul Meet in Scoreless Liga MX Final Second Leg Tonight in Mexico City

The Liga MX Clausura 2026 Grand Final reaches its decisive second leg on Sunday evening at Estadio Olimpico Universitario, with Pumas UNAM hosting Cruz Azul following a 0-0 first-leg draw on May 21. Pumas seek their first league title in 15 years and will rely on goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who made multiple crucial saves in the opening match. Cruz Azul dominated possession and created the clearer chances in leg one, putting 24 shots on target compared to Pumas' four. La Maquina pursue their 10th Liga MX championship. The second leg kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network, with the champion crowned at full time.

Sources: Squawka, Yahoo Sports

USMNT 26-Man World Cup Roster Leaks Ahead of Tuesday's Official NYC Announcement

The United States men's national team's 26-man FIFA World Cup 2026 roster leaked ahead of its official May 26 announcement in New York City. According to reporting by ESPN and Soccer America, coach Mauricio Pochettino selected Gio Reyna of Borussia Monchengladbach and Club America attacker Alejandro Zendejas among the notable inclusions. AC Milan's Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, and Bournemouth's Tyler Adams all made the squad as expected. Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna and Lyon's Tanner Tessmann, sidelined by a muscle injury, were left out. The USMNT opens its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Sources: ESPN, Soccer America

Portland Thorns Take League-Leading Form to Kansas City for CBS Top-of-Table NWSL Clash

Portland Thorns travel to CPKC Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday for a top-of-table NWSL clash against the Current, broadcast nationally on CBS. Portland leads the league with 23 points after 11 matches, bolstered by a historic home shutout streak that reached 594 minutes during their 2-0 win over Bay FC on May 20 — a new NWSL regular-season record. Kansas City is unbeaten in 21 straight home matches and reigning MVP Temwa Chawinga has scored five goals in her last three games. The first meeting between these clubs this season ended 2-0 to Portland on March 28.

Sources: KC Soccer Journal, Kansas City Current

Casemiro Chooses Inter Miami Over LA Galaxy as Free-Agent Move Nears Completion

Casemiro has chosen Inter Miami as his preferred MLS destination following his departure from Manchester United at the end of June, with sources confirming to ESPN and multiple outlets that the former Real Madrid and Brazil international is on the verge of completing a free-agent move. Casemiro, 34, would pair with Lionel Messi in Miami's midfield ahead of the secondary transfer window opening July 13. A procedural hurdle remains: LA Galaxy hold discovery rights on the player and Inter Miami must first negotiate with them. Miami midfielder Telasco Segovia told ESPN on Friday that a Casemiro arrival would give the club so much depth.

Sources: Yahoo Sports, ESPN

Unbeaten Forge FC Travel to Ottawa Looking to Extend Record Shutout Run in CPL

Forge FC, the Canadian Premier League's unbeaten leaders, travel to TD Place in Ottawa on Sunday to face Atletico Ottawa in a marquee CPL clash. Head coach Bobby Smyrniotis' side have accumulated 13 points and have not conceded a goal through six matches, keeping six consecutive clean sheets. Forge defeated Atletico Ottawa 2-0 in the reverse fixture at Hamilton Stadium on goals from Brian Wright and Benjamin Paton. Ottawa enter the match in fifth place but have won three of their last four home matches at TD Place. Forge last won at this ground in May 2023, adding an extra dimension to Sunday's contest.

Sources: CPL Soccer

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