The third weekend of MLS action in 2025 is just around the corner, and just five of the league’s 30 teams are perfect through two weeks of the regular season.
On Matchday 2, MLS fans saw a Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami CF continue to show why they’re the class of the league, a new superstar in Wilfried Zaha and Charlotte FC, and a home opener for San Diego FC.
This week, there’s lots to watch again, with 13 games on Saturday and another two on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated ranks the top games to watch this weekend.
1. Inter Miami CF vs. Charlotte FC – Sunday, 4:00 pm ET
Inter Miami CF have played a lot of soccer to start 2025, but it’s not getting any easier as they return home to Chase Stadium to host Charlotte FC on Sunday afternoon.
Despite not having Lionel Messi, the Herons dominated the Houston Dynamo on Matchday 2, with Luis Suárez putting up a goal and three assists in a 4-1 win for their first victory of the season.
While they enter Sunday’s matchup after a Concacaf Champions Cup win against Jamaica’s Cavalier FC on Thursday, they do so with form on their side and likely Messi back in the matchday squad.
Young center back Tomas Aviles will be able to return after missing the last match due to a red card suspension, as will Ian Fray, who had his red card against Houston rescinded by the MLS Disciplinary Committee.






