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League legends and 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> hopefuls impressed during Matchday 8 to earn their spot on the Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Starters:<\/strong> Kristijan Kahlina (CLT) – Jefferson D\u00edaz (MIN), Olwethu Makhanya (PHI), Maxwell Woledzi (NSH) – Ousseni Bouda (SJ), Diego Luna (RSL), Cristian Roldan (SEA), Lionel Messi (MIA) – Petar Musa (DAL), Sergi Solans (RSL), Prince Owusu (MTL)<\/p>\n Coach:<\/strong> Bruce Arena (SJ)<\/p>\n Bench:<\/strong> Sean Johnson (DC), H\u00e9ctor Herrera (HOU), Evander (CIN), Hany Mukhtar (NSH), Tom\u00e1s Chancalay (MIN), Joseph Paintsil (LA), Timo Werner (SJ), Emmanuel Sabbi (VAN), Hugo Cuypers (CHI)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Lionel Messi<\/a> delivered a vintage performance in front of the second-largest crowd<\/a> in MLS history on Saturday, netting a brace highlighted by a late game-winning curler in Inter Miami CF<\/a>‘s 3-2 triumph<\/a>\u00a0over the Colorado Rapids<\/a> at Empower Field at Mile High.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Bruce Arena reminded fans why he is the winningest coach in league history, overseeing the San Jose Earthquakes<\/a>‘\u00a04-1 victory<\/a> at LAFC<\/a>. An\u00a0Ousseni Bouda<\/a> brace led the statement result and extended San Jose’s best-ever start to an MLS season (7W-1L-0D), which has them joint-top of the Supporters’ Shield standings.<\/p>\n FC Dallas<\/a> striker Petar Musa<\/a> took control of the Golden Boot presented by Audi race (nine goals), netting a brace in a 2-2 draw<\/a> against the\u00a0LA Galaxy<\/a>. The Croatian international is seeking a World Cup call-up this summer.<\/p>\n USMNT<\/a> midfielder Diego Luna<\/a> (1g\/2a) continued to make his case for World Cup selection, recording three goal contributions alongside Sergi Solans<\/a> (2g\/1a) to guide Real Salt Lake<\/a> to a 4-2 victory<\/a> over San Diego FC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Fellow USMNT midfielder Cristian Roldan<\/a> also made his World Cup push, ushering Seattle Sounders FC<\/a> to a 4-1 win<\/a> over St. Louis CITY SC<\/a> with two goals from corner kicks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Prince Owusu<\/a> (1g\/2a) participated in every\u00a0CF Montr\u00e9al<\/a> goal during a 4-1 rout<\/a> of Red Bull New York<\/a> for the Canadian side’s second win of the season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Nashville SC<\/a> center back Maxwell Woledzi<\/a> continued his stellar debut season, helping the Eastern Conference leaders post a\u00a02-0 win<\/a> at Atlanta United<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nFull team (3-4-3, left to right)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Team Highlights<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n