Milan Iloski has been named Player of the Matchday for Matchday 28 of MLS after his impressive performance led the Philadelphia Union to their sixth consecutive victory. Iloski scored a hat trick in the Union's 4-2 win against Orlando City, making it his second hat trick of the season. Indiana Vassilev also contributed with a goal and two assists. This achievement places Iloski among the few players in club history, joining Julián Carranza and Dániel Gazdag, who have recorded multiple hat tricks in a single season.
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On the same day, Inter Miami faced a devastating 2-1 defeat against the Columbus Crew despite Lionel Messi scoring a brilliant equalizer. Messi's 21st goal of the season came from a free kick taken from a near-impossible angle but was overshadowed by the Crew's late winner.
In another match, Jordan Morris helped the Seattle Sounders secure a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United, marking coach Brian Schmetzer's 150th MLS win. Morris scored the opening goal, contributing to the team’s unbeaten streak extending to seven matches.
Elsewhere, Austin FC's Christian Ramírez orchestrated a remarkable comeback, earning them a crucial draw on the night. Orlando City has now suffered three straight losses, while Nashville SC continued its strong performance, defeating Toronto FC 2-0 to maintain its position at the top of the standings.