July 4th is always a special day on the MLS calendar, and this year we've got five games on Independence Day and another the day after.
In Texas, FC Dallas and D.C. United will both try to problem-solve without their star forwards.
In the Rose Bowl, LAFC and the LA Galaxy meet before an expected near-sellout in a match rescheduled from opening weekend.
And then in the Big Apple on Wednesday, New York City FC try to continue a modest recent upturn when Charlotte FC come to visit.