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MLS Matchday 7 Preview: Union hopes to get first points against Montreal, Charlotte takes on Nashville

The Philadelphia Union will hope to pick up their first points of the season against CF Montreal on Saturday afternoon during MLS Matchday 7. The Walmart Saturday Showdown will feature Charlotte FC vs. Nashville SC. Sunday Night Soccer will feature the Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City.

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The Philadelphia Union remain winless and pointless after MLS Matchday Six.

An equalizer in the second half was short-lived when Charlotte regained a quick lead. The Union hopes to get their first points and possibly win against CF Montreal this weekend. 

The Walmart Saturday Showdown this weekend features Charlotte FC hosting Nashville SC. Charlotte has been red-hot during their homestand and will be tested by the Eastern Conference leaders. Nashville lost 1-0 to Chicago last weekend and will be coming out hot. 

Sunday Night Soccer will feature the Columbus Crew hosting Orlando City. Both of these clubs have been struggling this year, but one could break through during this one. 

You can catch all of Saturday and Sunday's action on Apple TV. 

Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crapeau (71) blocks the header from Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the first half at Geodis Park.
Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crapeau (71) blocks the header from Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge (9) during the first half at Geodis Park.
Steve Roberts

MLS Matchday 7 Schedule and Betting Preview

*All bets courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Saturday's Schedule

Toronto FC (H) vs. FC Cincinnati (A) - 1:00 pm - BMO Field
Odds: Home +115, Tie +250, Away +210

CF Montreal (H) vs. Philadelphia Union (A) - 2:30 pm - Stade Saputo
Odds: Home +155, Tie +260, Away +155

Austin FC (H) vs. LA Galaxy (A) - 2:30 pm - Q2 Stadium
Odds: Home +115, Tie +270, Away +210

Portland Timbers (H) vs. LAFC (A) - 4:30 pm - Providence Park
Odds: Home +350, Tie +320, Away -165

Charlotte FC (H) vs. Nashville SC (A) - 7:30 pm - Bank of America Stadium
Odds: Home +125, Tie +220, Away +210

New England Revolution (H) vs. DC United (A) - 7:30 pm - Gillette Stadium
Odds: Home +105, Tie +250, Away +250

Vancouver Whitecaps (H) vs. NYCFC (A) - 7:30 pm - BC Place
Odds: Home -165, Tie +290, Away +380

Inter Miami (H) vs. New York Red Bulls (A) - 7:30 pm - Nu Stadium
Odds: Home -240, Tie +380, Away +490

FC Dallas (H) vs. St. Louis City (A) - 8:30 pm - Toyota Stadium
Odds: Home +105, Tie +280, Away +230

Sporting Kansas City (H) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (A) - 8:30 pm - Sporting Park
Odds: Home +250, Tie +300, Away -120

Chicago Fire (H) vs. Atlanta United (A) - 8:30 pm - Soldier Field
Odds: Home -190, Tie +330, Away +430

Colorado Rapids (H) vs. Houston Dynamo (A) - 9:30 pm - DICK'S Sporting Goods Park
Odds: Home +125, Tie +250, Away +195

San Diego FC (H) vs. Minnesota United (A) - 10:30 pm - Snapdragon Stadium
Odds: Home -145, Tie +310, Away +310

Sunday's Schedule

Columbus Crew (H) vs. Orlando City (A) - 7:00 pm - Lower.com Field
Odds: Home -240, Tie +380, Away +500

Orlando City midfielder Braian Ojeda (8) and LAFC forward Denis Bouanga (99) battle for the ball in the second half at BMO Stadium.
Orlando City midfielder Braian Ojeda (8) and LAFC forward Denis Bouanga (99) battle for the ball in the second half at BMO Stadium.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea

Top matches to watch

Charlotte FC vs. Nashville SC
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. NYCFC
San Diego FC vs. Minnesota United
Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City
Toronto FC vs. FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati forward Kevin Denkey (9) celebrates with forward Tom Barlow (16) and midfielder Stiven Jimenez (37) after scoring a goal against CF Montreal in the second half at TQL Stadium.
FC Cincinnati forward Kevin Denkey (9) celebrates with forward Tom Barlow (16) and midfielder Stiven Jimenez (37) after scoring a goal against CF Montreal in the second half at TQL Stadium.
Katie Stratman

MLS's Eastern Conference

Nashville SC - 13 pts
NYCFC - 11 pts
Charlotte FC - 11 pts
Inter Miami - 11 pts

Chicago Fire - 10 pts
Toronto FC - 10 pts
New York Red Bulls - 10 pts
DC United 7 pts
New England Revolution - 6 pts
FC Cincinnati. - 6 pts
Columbus Crew - 5 pts
Atlanta United - 4 pts
CF Montreal 3 pts
Orlando City - 3 pts
Philadelphia Union - 0 pts

Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suarez (9) celebrates with defender midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) and forward Lionel Messi (10) after scoring a goal against Austin FC during the second half at Nu Stadium.
Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suarez (9) celebrates with defender midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) and forward Lionel Messi (10) after scoring a goal against Austin FC during the second half at Nu Stadium.
Sam Navarro

MLS's Western Conference 

LAFC - 16 pts
Vancouver Whitecaps - 15 pts
San Jose Earthquakes - 15 pts
Real Salt Lake - 13 pts
Seattle Sounders - 13 pte
FC Dallas - 11 pts
San Diego FC - 11 pts
Colorado Rapids - 9 pts
Minnesota United - 8 pts
Houston Dynamo - 6 pts
Austin FC - 6 pts
LA Galaxy - 5 pts
St. Louis City - 5 pts
Portland Timbers - 4 pts
Sporting Kansas City - 4 pts

MLS, Major League Soccer