Exciting MLS Preseason 2025: Match Highlights and Key Updates

The 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) preseason is underway, showcasing thrilling matches and significant developments as teams gear up for the upcoming season. With clubs competing in various locations, fans are treated to a preview of the talent and strategies that will define the league this year.

Key Takeaways

• Vancouver Whitecaps FC salvaged a late draw against St. Patrick’s Athletic FC in Spain.
• St. Louis City SC secured a narrow victory over New York Red Bulls.
• Charlotte FC staged a comeback to defeat Sporting Kansas City.
• Minnesota United FC and Real Salt Lake played to a draw in California.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. St. Patrick’s Athletic FC

In Marbella, Spain, Vancouver Whitecaps FC faced off against Irish Premier Division side St. Patrick’s Athletic FC. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Damir Kreilach scoring a stoppage-time penalty to equalize after Aidan Keena had given St. Patrick’s the lead in the 8th minute.

Match Summary:

• Goals:
  • 8′ – St. Patrick’s Athletic: Aidan Keena
  • 90+2′ – Vancouver: Damir Kreilach (PK)

Lineups:

• Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Isaac Boehmer, Mathías Laborda, Ranko Veselinović, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Tate Johnson, Pedro Vite, Andrés Cubas, Sebastian Berhalter, Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau, Matthew Hoppe, Ryan Gauld.

St. Louis City SC vs. New York Red Bulls

St. Louis City SC continued their strong preseason form with a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls in Bradenton, Florida. Cedric Teuchert’s first-half goal was enough to secure the win for St. Louis.

Match Summary:

• Goals:
  • 27′ – St. Louis: Cedric Teuchert

Lineups:

• St. Louis City SC: Roman Bürki, Jannes Horn, Joakim Nilsson, Kyle Hiebert, Akil Watts, Tomas Totland, Marcel Hartel, Indiana Vassilev, Eduard Löwen, João Klauss, Cedric Teuchert.

Charlotte FC vs. Sporting Kansas City

In a thrilling encounter in Miami, Charlotte FC came from behind to defeat Sporting Kansas City 3-2. Patrick Agyemang scored twice, and Brandon Cambridge netted the late winner, showcasing Charlotte’s resilience.

Match Summary:

• Goals:
  • 33′ – Sporting KC: Mason Toye
  • 52′ – Charlotte: Patrick Agyemang
  • 56′ – Charlotte: Patrick Agyemang
  • 59′ – Sporting KC: Jacob Bartlett
  • 86′ – Charlotte: Brandon Cambridge

Lineups:

• Charlotte FC: George Marks, Mikah Thomas, Andrew Privett, Adilson Malanda, Nicholas Scardina, Ashley Westwood, Nikola Petković, Eryk Williamson, Liel Abada, Wilfried Zaha, Patrick Agyemang.

Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt Lake

Minnesota United FC and Real Salt Lake played to a 1-1 draw in Santa Barbara, California. Joaquín Pereyra opened the scoring for Minnesota, but Forster Ajago equalized for RSL late in the match.

Match Summary:

• Goals:
  • 16′ – Minnesota: Joaquín Pereyra
  • 90′ – Real Salt Lake: Forster Ajago

Lineups:

• Minnesota United FC: Dayne St. Clair, Joseph Rosales, Devin Padelford, Michael Boxall, Hassani Dotson, Carlos Harvey, Wil Trapp, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Tani Oluwaseyi, Kelvin Yeboah, Joaquín Pereyra.

Looking Ahead

As the MLS preseason progresses, teams are fine-tuning their strategies and building chemistry ahead of the regular season. With exciting matchups and new coaching strategies, fans can expect a thrilling 2025 season filled with competitive soccer and memorable moments.

Sources

• MLS Preseason 2025: Charlotte outlast Sporting KC, St. Louis top Red Bulls | MLSSoccer.com, MLSsoccer.com.
• Ronny Deila dives into Atlanta United project: "We need to be bold" | MLSSoccer.com, MLSsoccer.com.
• Minnesota United to Compete in Both Leagues Cup and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2025 | Minnesota United FC, Minnesota United FC.