With the international break incoming and playoffs just around the corner, MLS has another full slate of games to keep fans invested.
Among the notable matchups are CF Montreal hosting Atlanta United, with just two points — and two positions in the standings — separating the clubs. Heading into the weekend's action, Atlanta sat in sixth in the Eastern Conference and among the playoff teams, while Montreal is just below the cutoff in eighth place. The home side will be looking to gain ground on the rest of the field while also denying the visitors a chance to solidify their postseason berth.
A similar situation will play out in suburban Philadelphia, where the fifth-place Union play host to the Columbus Crew. Despite being the defending champions, the Crew are languishing in ninth and need a big away result to get closer to the playoff places.
Perhaps the biggest match of the week comes Sunday in Carson, Calif., where the LA Galaxy welcome local rival LAFC to Dignity Health Sports Park for the latest edition of "El Trafico." The Galaxy have fallen to sixth in the West, and they'll be looking to grab all three points from the ninth-place visitors to shore up their postseason hopes.
“We are just one result away to change this momentum for sure,” Galaxy star Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez said after his club's 2-1 loss to Salt Lake on Wednesday. “I believe in my club. I believe in this organization. I believe in my teammates. I believe in myself. LA Galaxy supporters, it sounds very cliché, but there's nothing else we can do."
“We are the first ones that we are very hurt in the dressing room. We are the first one who are pointing fingers to try to improve. Every single one of us. Tomorrow, we're going to rest and then prepare the other game because we know how it means for all of you and for all of us. So I just want to make clear that we are responsible.”
Here's the full schedule for Week 22 of the MLS season, plus how to watch every game live.
MLS Week 22: Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | TV/stream |
| Oct. 2 | 3:30 p.m. | Austin FC vs. Real Salt Lake | DAZN |
| Oct. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | CF Montreal vs. Atlanta United | TVA S |
| Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | DAZN |
| Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Orlando City vs. D.C. United | DAZN |
| Oct. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United | DAZN |
| Oct. 2 | 10:00 p.m. | Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose Earthquakes | TSN 1/3/5 |
| Oct. 3 | 12:00 p.m. | New York City FC vs. Nashville SC | DAZN |
| Oct. 3 | 4:00 p.m. | Sporting KC vs. Houston Dynamo | DAZN |
| Oct. 3 | 4:00 p.m. | Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew | DAZN |
| Oct. 3 | 4:00 p.m. | Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire | TSN 4 |
| Oct. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Portland Timbers vs. Inter Miami | DAZN |
| Oct. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | LA Galaxy vs. LAFC | TSN 2 |
| Oct. 3 | 10:00 p.m. | Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids | DAZN |
How to watch MLS in Canada: TV and live stream
MLS matches stream live and on-demand on DAZN in Canada.
DAZN, the first global pure sport live and on-demand streaming service, has streaming rights for Major League Soccer in Canada for the 2021 season. CTV, TSN/RDS and TVA Sports will also broadcast select matches throughout the season (those matches will be available on DAZN 48 hours after the final whistle).
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com and also has apps available for many TV and streaming devices, including:
- iPhone, iPad
- Android phones and tablets
- Amazon Fire Tablet
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Apple TV
- Android TV
- Google Chromecast
- LG, Sony and Samsung smart TVs
- Playstation 4, Playstation 5
- Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S
A subscription to DAZN is $20 CAD a month or $150 CAD a year.
Can I watch MLS games in Canada for free?
In Canada, DAZN offers new customers a 30-day free trial period. You can learn how to sign up for a free trial here.
The free-trial period includes access to all of DAZN's live and on-demand programming, including MLS, the Premier League, Champions League, the NFL and more.