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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.

San Jose’s 20 shots earn a 2-2 draw after late comeback

San Jose Earthquakes recovered from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 with Los Angeles FC, despite dominating possession and shots. Hugo Lloris made seven saves for LAFC, while late goals from P. Judd and R. Roberts secured a point for San Jose.

One shot on target, three points for San Jose

Daniel Munie’s 38th-minute goal gave San Jose Earthquakes a 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo, despite Houston dominating possession, passing and shots on target.

Tsakiris drives San Jose Earthquakes to 3-2 win over San Diego

San Jose Earthquakes beat San Diego 3-2 after taking a 3-1 half-time lead, with N. Tsakiris scoring once and assisting twice in a decisive performance.