Before MLS briefly pauses for Leagues Cup, late drama helped stars earn their spot on the Matchday 27 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.

Full team (3-3-4, left to right)
Starters: Pedro Gallese (ORL) - Jack Elliott (CHI), Manu Duah (SD), Mathias Laborda (VAN) - Martín Ojeda (ORL), Owen Wolff (ATX), J.C. Ngando (VAN) - Mikael Uhre (PHI), Alonso Martínez (NYC), Ramiro Enrique (ORL), Kelvin Yeboah (MIN)
Coach: Oscar Pareja (ORL)
Bench: Pablo Sisniega (SD), Benjamin Cremaschi (MIA), Cristhian Paredes (POR), Braian Ojeda (RSL), Maxi Moralez (NYC), Alexey Miranchuk (ATL), Osman Bukari (ATX), Ivan Angulo, Logan Farrington (DAL)
Team highlights
Oscar Pareja’s Orlando City handed the Columbus Crew their second home loss of the season in a 3-1 comeback victory. Martín Ojeda provided secondary assists on second-half substitute Ramiro Enrique’s late brace before adding the cherry on top with a stoppage-time goal. It was all made possible by Pedro Gallese denying a full two expected goals on six saves to overturn an “xG loss.”
Mikael Uhre also notched a pair of goals in the final minutes of the Philadelphia Union’s 3-1 come-from-behind win over the Colorado Rapids, returning Philly to the Supporters’ Shield penthouse with their 200th win in club history.
Alonso Martínez kept the comeback streak going in a thrilling 4-3 triumph for New York City FC at FC Dallas, erasing the hosts' lead with a hat trick that included two second-half goals.
Kelvin Yeboah bagged a brace of late penalties to lead Minnesota United to a 2-1 triumph at St. Louis CITY SC, helping the Loons keep pace in the competitive Western Conference upper echelon.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC cruised to a 3-0 rout of Sporting Kansas City courtesy of goals from defender Mathias Laborda and midfielder J.C. Ngando, with the latter adding an assist. Likewise, Owen Wolff provided 1g/1a in Austin FC’s wild 4-2 win at D.C. United.
Finally, Chicago Fire FC’s Jack Elliott and San Diego FC’s Manu Duah helped keep their opponents off the scoreboard to ensure respective 1-0 victories over the New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC.