MIAMI, Florida — Matchday 9 of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season don set for action as teams begin to show their true colors. We don reach the point wey more than one-quarter of the regular season don pass, and teams like Inter Miami, Vancouver Whitecaps, FC Cincinnati, and Columbus Crew don stand out as major contenders.
This weekend, the headline match go be between the two teams wey still dey unbeaten: Inter Miami and Columbus Crew. Lionel Messi, wey don shine bright for Miami this season, go face Wilfried Nancy’s strong Crew defense as both teams dey ready for heavyweight clash. The last time wey these two teams play for October 2024, e be one of the most exciting matches for the league.
For the Eastern Conference, FC Cincinnati go meet Chicago Fire led by coach Gregg Berhalter. The Fire na the only team wey don manage to shut out Messi’s Miami this season, so dem dey enter this match with confidence. FC Cincinnati dey plan to welcome back their key playmaker Evander, wey don dey miss games due to injury, and him return go boost their chances.
On the West side, San Diego FC go clash with Charlotte FC in wetin go be a nice inter-conference battle. Charlotte FC, wey dey currently sit third in the East, go face Patrick Agyemang and Chucky Lozano wey dey represent San Diego FC, wey sit second in the West. Dis matchup dey promise excitement as both teams dey try to climb higher in the league standings.
As the action dey unfold, fans go dey expect plenty drama, skill, and possibly new storylines from this matchup. GOAL go continue to keep fans informed with The Kickoff, wey dey preview every MLS Matchday. This weekend go provide another chance for teams to make their mark as the 2025 season dey progress.
