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29 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Early Table Tests

A 29-match Sunday spans eight leagues, led by the Manchester derby and featuring major tests for Barcelona, Bayern München, Flamengo and MLS leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.

15 matches, two leagues and a first-points race across Thursday

A 15-match Thursday spans the opening Champions League league-stage fixtures and a busy MLS regular-season programme, led by Manchester United v Sabah FA and several top-table meetings.

34 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Essential Football Guide

A 34-match Sunday spans eight leagues, with Arsenal v Chelsea, top-of-the-table meetings in Argentina and Brazil, and several early-season table tests.

36 matches, eight leagues: Sunday’s table stakes

A 36-match Sunday guide covering eight leagues, with table positions, recent form and the day’s key fixtures.

34 matches, seven leagues: Sunday’s table guide

A 34-match Sunday guide led by Palmeiras v Vasco da Gama, with major fixtures across Brazil, Europe, Argentina and MLS.

Thursday’s 21-Match Slate: Vancouver–Houston Tops Europa League Play-Off Action

The day combines a packed Europa League play-off schedule with an early La Liga test for Alaves and a full MLS programme. Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston Dynamo provides the standout contest, while Rayo Vallecano v Alaves and Colorado Rapids v Los Angeles FC add further table-focused interest.

Sunday’s 22-Match Football Preview: Key Clashes Across Brazil, Argentina, Spain and MLS

The match not to miss is Corinthians v Cruzeiro, where one point separates two upper-table sides with strong recent records.

Preston Judd’s two goals put San Jose Earthquakes third after 3-1 win

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Preston Judd scored twice before half-time as San Jose Earthquakes defeated Portland Timbers 3-1. Portland had more possession and total shots, but San Jose led 3-0 at the interval and remained third in the provisional Western Conference table.

Aleksey Miranchuk's 28th-minute goal lifts Atlanta at Portland

Aleksey Miranchuk scored in the 28th minute as Atlanta United FC beat Portland Timbers 1-0, despite Portland leading possession, total shots and expected goals.

FC Dallas beats Portland 2-1 despite Timbers’ possession advantage

FC Dallas beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 at Toyota Stadium, with Logan Farrington and Joaquín Valiente Cioli scoring before Ariel Lassiter’s late reply. Portland dominated possession and total shots, but Dallas was more efficient and moved to 43 Western Conference points.

Velde’s Late Brace Earns Portland a 2-2 Draw with St. Louis

Kristoffer Velde scored twice, including an 89th-minute equaliser, as Portland Timbers drew 2-2 with St. Louis City at Providence Park. Rafael Navarro Leal also scored twice for the visitors, who twice led before Portland’s late response.