Between late winners, results with major Audi MLS Cup Playoffs implications, and the Golden Boot presented by Audi race taking a new turn, this past weekend’s slate had it all.

Let's explore some of the most interesting things we learned during Matchday 35. If you want to read up on other key moments in detail, check out Charlie Boehm's latest column .

Onwards. 1 Matt Freese steps up

“Penalties are my thing.”

This summer, that’s what Matt Freese said after making three saves in a penalty shootout against Costa Rica to send the USMNT through to the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals.

Freese stayed true to his word in New York City FC ’s 2-0 win over Charlotte FC on Saturday, saving a Wilfried Zaha penalty kick to keep a clean sheet.

Fresh off signing a contract ex

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