MLS matchday 17 preview: MLS is officially back!

MLS is officially back! Matchday 16 took place last week with a few teams in action while the World Cup was still going on, but the league is officially back in full business tonight. 

There have been a few massive signings during the World Cup break. Robert Lewandowski signed with the Chicago Fire, Kai Wagner returned to the Philadelphia Union, and Antoine Griezmann made his debut for Orlando City SC in a few friendlies. All three players are expected to make their regular-season debuts tomorrow.

We have 15 matches on deck for this midweek matchday, with Matchday 18 locked and loaded for Saturday.

Every match is viewable on Apple TV.

MLS Matchday 17 Schedule & Betting Guide
*All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Philadelphia Union (H) vs. New York Red Bulls (A) - 7:30 pm - Subaru Park
Odds: Home -150, Tie +330, Away +330

FC Cincinnati (H) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps (A) - 7:30 pm - TQL Stadium
Odds: Home +260, Tie +330, Away -130

Inter Miami (H) vs. Chicago Fire (A) - 7:30 pm - Nu Stadium
Odds: Home +105, Tie +300, Away +200

Columbus Crew (H) vs. NYCFC (A) - 7:30 pm - ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Odds: Home -105, Tie +270, Away +250

New England Revolution (H) vs. Toronto FC (A) - 7:30 pm - Gillette Stadium
Odds: Home -120, Tie +270, Away +270

Charlotte FC (H) vs. Atlanta United (A) - 8:15 pm - Bank of America Stadium
Odds: Home -105, Tie +270, Away +260

Houston Dynamo (H) vs. DC United (A) - 8:30 pm - Shell Energy Stadium
Odds: Home -140, Tie +280, Away +330

Sporting Kansas City (H) vs. Minnesota United (A) - 8:30 pm - Sporting Park
Odds: Home +240, Tie +290, Away -105

Nashville SC (H) vs. CF Montreal (A) - 8:30 pm - GEODIS Park

Colorado Rapids (H) vs. San Diego FC (A) - 9:30 pm - DICK'S Sporting Goods Park
Odds: Home +110, Tie +310, Away +195

Austin FC (H) vs. Seattle Sounders (A) - 9:30 pm - Q2 Stadium
Odds: Home +220, Tie +250, Away +110

San Jose Earthquakes (H) vs. Orlando City (A) - 10:30 pm - PayPal Park
Odds: Home -195, Tie +380, Away +410

Portland Timbers (H) vs. FC Dallas (A) - 10:30 pm - Providence Park
Odds: Home +130, Tie +290, Away +165

LAFC (H) vs. Real Salt Lake (A) - 10:30 pm - BMO Stadium 
Odds: Home -165, Tie +320, Away +350

LA Galaxy (H) vs. St. Louis (A) - 10:30 pm - Dignity Health Sports Park
Odds: Home -120, Tie +300, Away +240

MLS's Eastern Conference 

Nashville SC - 36 pts
Inter Miami - 31 pts
Chicago Fire - 26 pts
New England Revolution - 25 pts
New York Red Bulls - 22 pts
Charlotte FC - 21 pts
FC Cincinnati - 20 pts
NYCFC - 19 pts
DC United - 18 pts

MLS's Western Conference 

Vancouver Whitecaps - 32 pts
San Jose Earthquakes - 32 pts
LAFC - 27 pts
Real Salt Lake - 26 pts
FC Dallas - 26 pts
Seattle Sounders - 24 pts
Houston Dynamo - 22 pts
Minnesota United - 22 pts
LA Galaxy - 20 pts
St. Louis City - 19 pts
Portland Timbers - 17 pts
San Diego FC - 17 pts
Colorado Rapids - 16 pts
Austin FC - 14 pts
Sporting Kansas City - 11 pts