D.C. United

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Pep Biel broke through early in the second half, Patrick Agyemang added his team-leading 10th goal and visiting Charlotte FC dumped D.C. United out of the playoff picture with a 3-0 win on Saturday night in both teams' regular season finale.

Inter Miami is eyeing the points record at the top of the MLS Power Rankings, as Seattle Sounders and and Orlando City look dangerous ahead of playoffs.

Christian Benteke scored the eventual winner to help visiting D.C. United beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday.

Inter Miami look unbeatable at the top of the MLS Power Rankings, but LA Galaxy move up and Coco Carrasquilla struck a great goal for Houston Dynamo.

Christian Benteke scored two goals, including one in the 81st minute, as D.C. United pulled out a 2-2 draw with the visiting Columbus Crew on Saturday night in Washington.

Christian Benteke's goal brings DC United level

Inter Miami look unbeatable at the top of the MLS Power Rankings but LA Galaxy move up and Coco Carrasquilla struck a great goal for Houston Dynamo.