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Led by a hat-trick bonanza, every outfield player on the Matchday 33 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi scored at least one goal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Starters:<\/strong> Dayne St. Clair (MIN) – Bernard Kamungo (DAL), Miki Yamane (LA), Alex Freeman (ORL) – Emmanuel Sabbi (VAN), Evander (CIN), Nectarios Triantis (MIN), Diego Rossi (CLB) – Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Idan Toklomati (CLT), Thomas M\u00fcller (VAN)<\/p>\n Coach:<\/strong> Jesper S\u00f8rensen (VAN)<\/p>\n Bench:<\/strong> Kristijan Kahlina (CLT), Math\u00edas Laborda (VAN), Conrad Wallem (STL), Sebastian Berhalter (VAN), Ali Ahmed (VAN), D\u00e1niel Gazdag (CLB), Zavier Gozo (RSL), Jamal Thiar\u00e9 (ATL), Danny Musovski (SEA)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n German legend Thomas M\u00fcller<\/a> became the first player in MLS history to score a regular-season hat trick on his birthday, adding an assist in Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a>‘s 7-0 thrashing<\/a> of Supporters’ Shield leaders Philadelphia Union<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Emmanuel Sabbi<\/a> contributed a brace to the Whitecaps’ record goal total, while Jesper S\u00f8rensen bolstered his case for Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year honors in his first season by clinching an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs berth.<\/p>\n Not to be outdone, Charlotte FC<\/a> striker Idan Toklomati<\/a> continued his breakout season by netting the second hat trick in club history during a 3-0 victory<\/a> over Inter Miami CF<\/a>. The win clinched a playoff spot<\/a> for Charlotte and tied Seattle Sounders FC<\/a> (2018) for the longest single-season winning streak in league history at nine games.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Denis Bouanga<\/a> kept the trend going in LAFC<\/a>\u2019s 4-2 triumph<\/a> at the San Jose Earthquakes<\/a>, with his trio of tallies tying league legend Carlos Vela for the most goals in club history (93).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Meanwhile, Diego Rossi<\/a>‘s hat trick paced the Columbus Crew<\/a>‘s wild 5-4 victory<\/a> at Atlanta United<\/a>. Rossi now has 16 goals this year, matching his previous season-high from his 2019 campaign with LAFC.<\/p>\n Evander<\/a> provided the drama in FC Cincinnati<\/a>\u2019s 2-1 win<\/a> over Nashville SC<\/a>, assisting Brenner<\/a>‘s opening strike before scoring in the 98th minute to punch Cincy’s postseason ticket<\/a>. The Brazilian maestro became the seventh-ever player to record at least 15g\/10a in consecutive MLS seasons.<\/p>\n Nectarios Triantis<\/a> (1g\/1a) had a debut to remember in Minnesota United FC<\/a>\u2019s 3-1 triumph<\/a> at Western Conference-leading San Diego FC<\/a>, netting an AT&T Goal of the Year candidate from within his own half. Ensuring the victory and an MNUFC points record (54), goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair<\/a> produced 12 saves to limit SDFC\u2019s 3.4 expected goals (xG) to a single consolation strike.<\/p>\n Orlando City<\/a> took a 1-1 draw<\/a> from their visit to D.C. United<\/a>, courtesy of an equalizer from USMNT<\/a> right back Alex Freeman<\/a>. Miki Yamane<\/a> did the same, salvaging a late 2-2 draw<\/a> for the LA Galaxy<\/a> at Seattle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Finally, Bernard Kamungo<\/a> propelled FC Dallas<\/a> to a 2-0 win<\/a> over Copa Tejas rivals Austin FC<\/a> by racing past the defense on the counterattack before calmly slotting his finish into the back of the net.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nTeam highlights<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n