Matchday 13 Delivers Intensity as Orlando, St. Louis and San Jose Take the Spotlight

While all eyes may be on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s high-profile visit to the goal-hungry San Jose Earthquakes, Matchday 13 in MLS offers a slate of compelling storylines beyond the West Coast showdown, reports MLSSoccer.com.

In Florida, Orlando City host Charlotte FC in a clash of contrasting momentums. Orlando are unbeaten in nine matches but need to convert ties into wins to stay competitive in the East. Designated Player Martín Ojeda exploded for a hat trick last weekend, and with fellow stars Marco Pašalić and Luis Muriel finding form, the Lions are poised to push higher.

Meanwhile, Rivalry Week kicks off with St. Louis CITY SC vs. Sporting Kansas City. This will be the 10th meeting since their rivalry began in 2023. St. Louis are winless in eight and desperate to snap the skid, while SKC ride a wave of momentum with three wins under interim coach Kerry Zavagnin following Peter Vermes’ exit.

Elsewhere, crucial matches could reshape the standings, but the night’s spotlight belongs to clubs trying to reverse trends and assert themselves — Orlando chasing consistency, Charlotte looking to stop the slide, and St. Louis hoping to reignite their season in front of a home crowd.