NY City vs. Chicago Fire (Sunday, 8.00pm)
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Two teams separated by just two points in the Eastern Conference standings square off in the opening match on Sunday in MLS as New York City FC host the Chicago Fire at Yankee Stadium.
A 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls lifted the Pigeons up to seventh in the East, two places above the Fire, who beat Charlotte FC 4-1.
We say: New York City FC 1-2 Chicago Fire
Berhalter has Chicago firing on all cylinders, believing they can beat anyone, and their depth could power them to another victory on Sunday.
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> Major League Soccer preview: NY City vs Chicago Fire
Atlanta vs. Cincinnati (Monday, 12.00am)
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In game two of their three-game homestand, Atlanta United welcome FC Cincinnati to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the final match of the MLS weekend on Sunday.
Atlanta are second from the bottom in the Eastern Conference following a 1-0 defeat at home to the Philadelphia Union, while the Orange and Blue are tied for first in the East despite a 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew.
We say: Atlanta United 0-1 FC Cincinnati
It is rare to see Cincinnati drop points from winning positions, and it is even rarer to see them repeat the same mistakes twice, which is why we expect them to be incredibly compact, while they have more than enough quality to take care of the Five Stripes.
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> Major League Soccer preview: Atlanta vs Cincinnati
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