Charlotte FC officially secured their spot in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs with a convincing 3-0 win over Inter Miami, highlighted by Idan Toklomati’s hat trick and standout goalkeeping from Kristijan Kahlina, while the Portland Timbers’ victory over New York Red Bulls sealed Charlotte’s qualification. The Vancouver Whitecaps joined them in clinching postseason berths after a record-setting 7-0 win against the Philadelphia Union, and FC Cincinnati also advanced thanks to solid performances in recent matches. Around the league, a cluster of hat tricks—such as Müller and Bouanga’s—have made headlines as several clubs look to break records with just weeks left in the regular season.

On the U.S. national team front, the men’s squad is prepping for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, with group matches against New Caledonia, France, and South Africa scheduled in late September and early October in Chile. The U.S. U-17 men’s team gets underway in November in Qatar, opening against Burkina Faso. On the women’s side, the U.S. team remains in strong form, having beaten Canada, China, Jamaica, and Ireland decisively this summer and currently preparing for three fall friendlies against Portugal, New Zealand, and Italy. Standout goal scorers include Lynn Biyendolo, Ally Sentnor, and Sam Coffey, who have combined for double-digit goals in their recent run.

Internationally, the English Premier League saw a flurry of goals this weekend, with Erling Haaland continuing his excellent scoring form for Manchester City while Liverpool and Arsenal remain hot on their rivals’ heels. In Spain’s La Liga, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham again played a pivotal role as Barcelona struggled to keep pace. Serie A’s top teams, including Inter Milan and Juventus, both secured key wins, while in Germany’s Bundesliga, Harry Kane netted a crucial brace for Bayern Munich. The Champions League groups are set to kick off this week; fans are eagerly waiting for matchups like PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund, as several star players look to make their mark on Europe’s grandest stage.

Off the pitch, no major controversies have erupted, but there is plenty of buzz surrounding potential transfers ahead of winter windows—especially rumors of big moves for key talents like Victor Osimhen and Moisés Caicedo. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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