USMNT weekend viewing guide: The final quarter stretch
Seasons are hitting crunch time as trophy races and qualifying positions are finalized.
MONACO, MONACO - APRIL 5: Folarin Balogun of Monaco celebrates his goal during the Ligue 1 McDonald's football match between AS Monaco (ASM) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Louis II on April 5, 2026 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’ve made it to the month of April, which means league play is really hitting crunch time and if you are still alive in tournament action you’ve made it to the knockout stages. There is a lot still happening and some rotation will need to be made at clubs where there are multiple competitions still happening.
It starts early on Friday with three matches, including the red hot Folarin Balogun looking to get on the score sheet yet again, so let’s get to it: Friday Paris FC v Monaco – 1p on beIN Sports: Folarin Balogun can’t stop scoring. Balogun scored in his sixth straight league match as Monaco defeated Marseille 2-1 last weekend to move into a tie with the same team for fourth place and a shot at Champions League qualifying. Folarin will look to keep his streak going Friday afternoon as Monaco travel to Paris to take on the cities other team, who currently sit in thirteenth place.
Augsburg v Hoffenheim – 2:30p on ESPN Select: Nohakai Banks was an unused substitute last weekend in Augsburg’s 1-1 draw with Hamburg, it was the second time in three matches that he did not appear. Augsburg are on a four match winless streak and will take on fifth place Hoffenheim where Cole Campbell has yet to break through. Olympique Marseille v Metz – 3:05p on beIN Sports: Tim Weah and Marseille fell to Monaco 2-1 last weekend, dropping to fourth in the Ligue 1 table and tied on points with fifth place Monaco as well after suffering their second straight loss.
They will look to rebound against last place Metz who have just 15 points through 28 matches and are all but mathematically relegated. Saturday Arsenal v Bournemouth – 7:30a on USA Network: Bournemouth has not played since prior to the international break and Tyler Adams hasn’t appeared since March 3rd. The Cherries are in 13th place, with seven matches to play, solidly middle of the table as they face first place Arsenal.
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