Saturday's Major League Soccer (MLS) action on March 8, 2025, brought thrilling encounters, late drama, and dominant performances across the league. Here’s a look at the standout matches from an exciting weekend of MLS action.

Seattle Sounders Humble LAFC with Dominant Display
Seattle Sounders produced a commanding performance at Lumen Field, dismantling LAFC 5-2 and ending the visitors' unbeaten start to the season. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi opened the scoring for Seattle, followed by goals from Paul Rothrock, Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldán, and Albert Rusnák. LAFC managed to get on the scoreboard through Nathan Ordaz and David Martínez, but their defensive struggles proved costly.

NYCFC Marks 10th Anniversary with Victory Over Orlando City
New York City FC celebrated a decade in MLS with a 2-1 home-opening victory against Orlando City SC at Yankee Stadium. Hannes Wolf netted the winning goal in the 71st minute, securing NYCFC’s first win of the season. The match carried historical significance, as it echoed the club's inaugural MLS game against Orlando in 2015, adding a nostalgic touch to the occasion.

San Diego FC’s Late Comeback Stuns Real Salt Lake
San Diego FC continued their strong start to the season with a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Real Salt Lake at America First Field. Missing star forward Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano due to injury, San Diego still found a way to rally late in the game. Goals from Franco Negri, Anders Dreyer, and Marcus Ingvartsen ensured a crucial win, keeping San Diego unbeaten and moving them into second place in the Western Conference standings.

Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls Settle for a Draw
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls played out a goalless draw. Both teams had opportunities to break the deadlock, but strong defensive performances saw the match end in a stalemate, with each side taking a point.

Minnesota United Edges San Jose in Tight Contest
Minnesota United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park. A strong defensive display helped Minnesota hold onto their lead, with the team showing grit and resilience to earn a valuable three points.

Remaining Fixtures to Cap Off the Weekend
While Saturday’s action brought plenty of excitement, MLS fans can look forward to more matches on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The key fixtures include:

Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC – Lionel Messi is expected to return as Miami looks to continue their strong start.
LA Galaxy vs Austin FC – Both teams aim to build momentum early in the season.
Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas – A battle of Western Conference hopefuls.
Columbus Crew vs Sporting Kansas City – Columbus seeks to maintain their unbeaten run at home.
These matches will further shape the early MLS standings and provide teams with opportunities to make their mark in the 2025 season.