Matchday 18: Hell is Real Derby, California Clásico, and Antoine Griezmann's Highly Anticipated Home Debut Unfolds
Matchday 18 of the regular season is set to kick off with a series of high-profile rivalry matches. The action begins with the latest installment of the "Hell is Real" derby, as Columbus Crew host FC Cincinnati. The Crew hold a 9-6-6 edge in the series, which is now in its 22nd edition.
FC Cincinnati are coming off a thrilling 4-3 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with Evander and Pavel Bucha starring in the victory. Columbus, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from a 2-1 midweek defeat to New York City FC. The Crew's newly-acquired Designated Player, Brais MÃndez, may make his debut in the match.
In other action, Orlando City's Antoine Griezmann will make his home debut as the Lions host Supporters' Shield-leading Nashville SC. Griezmann scored on his debut in a 4-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday. The match will pit Griezmann against Nashville's talented roster, including Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge.
The weekend's action will conclude with the "California Clásico" between San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium. The Galaxy hold a 54-34-20 lead in the all-time series, but the Earthquakes have had the upper hand of late. New signing Timo Werner may inspire San Jose to victory, while Marco Reus will lead the Galaxy as they seek to end a three-game winless streak.
FC Cincinnati are coming off a thrilling 4-3 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with Evander and Pavel Bucha starring in the victory. Columbus, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from a 2-1 midweek defeat to New York City FC. The Crew's newly-acquired Designated Player, Brais MÃndez, may make his debut in the match.
In other action, Orlando City's Antoine Griezmann will make his home debut as the Lions host Supporters' Shield-leading Nashville SC. Griezmann scored on his debut in a 4-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday. The match will pit Griezmann against Nashville's talented roster, including Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge.
The weekend's action will conclude with the "California Clásico" between San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium. The Galaxy hold a 54-34-20 lead in the all-time series, but the Earthquakes have had the upper hand of late. New signing Timo Werner may inspire San Jose to victory, while Marco Reus will lead the Galaxy as they seek to end a three-game winless streak.
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