Sam Sarver chugged a beer thrown onto the pitch after scoring a late winner for FC Dallas against San Jose Earthquakes, in one of the most memorable moments of the MLS weekend. The 23-year-old substitute netted in the 84th minute to secure a 2-1 victory at PayPal Park, then celebrated by drinking a beer thrown by a fan. The win continued Dallas's resurgence under head coach Eric Quill, who has transformed the team after a turbulent 2025 season.
Phil Neville made his return to Miami as his Portland Timbers side faced Inter Miami. The former England international, now in charge of the Timbers, received a warm welcome from fans but saw his team fall to a 3-1 defeat. Lionel Messi scored twice for Miami, continuing his impressive form since joining the club.
Guilherme continued his stellar start to life in MLS, scoring the only goal in Houston Dynamo's 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps. The Brazilian midfielder, signed in the winter, has seven goals and four assists in 13 matches, proving a key figure in Ben Olsen's system. His latest strike came from a short corner, showcasing his dribbling ability as he weaved into the box to finish.
Elsewhere, Orlando City played out a goalless draw with LA Galaxy, a result that keeps them in contention for a playoff spot. The match was notable for the absence of Antoine Griezmann, who is reportedly waiting for a move to the club. The French World Cup winner has been linked with Orlando for several months, but no deal has been finalised.
Wilfried Zaha scored his first goal for Charlotte FC in their 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls. The Ivory Coast international, who joined in the summer, struck from the penalty spot to seal the victory. Charlotte moved up to fourth in the Eastern Conference with the result.
