Peyton Miller fuels New England rise as Hall and Mehmeti shine in Hudson River Derby; West contenders tighten race

Matchday 27 delivered a standout moment for New England Revolution forward Peyton Miller, who the league’s match recap notes had just made his first USMNT roster before scoring twice in the Revs’ 4-2 win over Orlando City on Saturday. The victory moved New England into second place in the Eastern Conference, with the article attributing the team’s attacking uptick to Miller’s speed and off-ball movement alongside established creators such as Matt Turner and Carles Gil.

In the Hudson River Derby, Red Bull New York turned in another key result against New York City FC, prevailing 1-0 as Julian Hall scored a second-half breakaway winner. The recap also highlights that Hall and Adri Mehmeti started for Michael Bradley, with both players identified as USMNT roster additions on Mauricio Pochettino’s fall squad. The same MLSSoccer.com account credits Mehmeti’s controlling presence in midfield as Red Bulls managed a game plan aimed at absorbing pressure.

Elsewhere across the playoff race, Nashville SC’s 3-0 win over Chicago Fire FC on Saturday was described as the first time a team has clinched a playoff spot in 2026. In the West, Vancouver Whitecaps FC topped an away opponent 3-0, with the recap pointing to summer signing Yadaly Diaby contributing a goal and an assist in his first league start for the club. St. Louis CITY SC also won 3-1 over Toronto FC, and the article says the club has gone 18 games unbeaten across all competitions.

The recap further notes that San Jose Earthquakes rebounded during a period of injuries and lineup changes, earning a 2-2 draw against LAFC after trailing, which extended a streak of three straight results. Finally, it underscores Columbus Crew’s continued relevance in 2026 by pointing to the club’s US Open Cup run and upcoming final against St. Louis CITY SC, as the Crew remained active while building for future seasons.

Written by Vancouver Television Sports Desk