2026 MLS regular season matchday roundup

Key developments

1. Sep 6, 2026

   Lionel Messi assists both goals in his first match for Inter Miami since retiring from Argentina duty, as Miami draws 2-2 with Atlanta United.

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2. Sep 6, 2026

   Breel Embolo scores a stoppage-time penalty on his MLS debut, salvaging the 2-2 draw for Atlanta United against Inter Miami.

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3. Sep 6, 2026

   Toronto FC and Chicago Fire play to a wild 4-4 draw, with Josh Sargent recording an MLS hat trick and Derrick Etienne Jr. equalizing in stoppage time.

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4. Sep 6, 2026

   LA Galaxy host the New England Revolution in a Western Conference clash as both sides look to rebound from recent form.

Coverage across the spectrum

Stories in this storyline

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Embolo Debut Goal Earns Atlanta Draw Against Miami

Breel Embolo marked his MLS debut for Atlanta United by converting a 87th-minute penalty to earn a 2-2 draw at Inter Miami, competing against a Messi-led Miami side and hitting the ground running after a reported $18 million move. Atlanta also had Mauricio Amaro cleared to play, signaling a push to bolster their attack amid a period of turnover and inconsistent form.

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Austin, San Jose Set for MLS Western Clash

San Jose Earthquakes have struggled to close out games, with Bruce Arena lamenting late-in-time lapses after a stoppage-time equalizer kept Austin FC from losing, highlighting a broader pattern of costly endings. Austin FC, meanwhile, arrive with momentum from a recent win and strong away form, setting the stage for a tightly contested Western Conference match at Q2 Stadium.