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Kimito Nono’s 80th-minute equaliser earns DC United a 3-3 draw

Turning points

Kimito Nono scored twice, including an 80th-minute equaliser, as DC United came from behind to draw 3-3 with Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place.

29 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Early Table Tests

A 29-match Sunday spans eight leagues, led by the Manchester derby and featuring major tests for Barcelona, Bayern München, Flamengo and MLS leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.

15 matches, two leagues and a first-points race across Thursday

A 15-match Thursday spans the opening Champions League league-stage fixtures and a busy MLS regular-season programme, led by Manchester United v Sabah FA and several top-table meetings.

34 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Essential Football Guide

A 34-match Sunday spans eight leagues, with Arsenal v Chelsea, top-of-the-table meetings in Argentina and Brazil, and several early-season table tests.

36 matches, eight leagues: Sunday’s table stakes

A 36-match Sunday guide covering eight leagues, with table positions, recent form and the day’s key fixtures.

34 matches, seven leagues: Sunday’s table guide

A 34-match Sunday guide led by Palmeiras v Vasco da Gama, with major fixtures across Brazil, Europe, Argentina and MLS.

Thursday’s 21-Match Slate: Vancouver–Houston Tops Europa League Play-Off Action

The day combines a packed Europa League play-off schedule with an early La Liga test for Alaves and a full MLS programme. Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston Dynamo provides the standout contest, while Rayo Vallecano v Alaves and Colorado Rapids v Los Angeles FC add further table-focused interest.

Seven Matches, Four Leagues: Relegation Battles, Argentine Pressure and Vancouver’s MLS Test

Monday’s fixtures combine early-season opportunity with significant table pressure, especially in Brazil, where Internacional and Remo are separated by one point, and Argentina, where Lanus and Independiente share 24 points. The match not to miss is Seattle Sounders v Vancouver Whitecaps: it places MLS’s five-match losing side against the league leaders.

Three goals and 21 shots send Vancouver clear at Real Salt Lake

Vancouver Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 3-0, with B. White, Thomas Müller and Yadaly Diaby scoring in a result that strengthened Vancouver’s position atop the Western Conference.

20 shots, but Austin leave Vancouver with a 2-1 win

Christian Ramirez scored twice as Austin beat Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1, despite Vancouver dominating possession, passing and shot volume.

Vancouver Whitecaps’ 18 shots deliver a 3-0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy

Vancouver Whitecaps beat Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 at BC Place, with Brian White, Ryan Gauld and Bruno Caicedo scoring as the Western Conference leaders dominated possession and shots.