As the stretch run of the 2025 MLS regular season kicks into gear, it was another big weekend for the league's rising stars in Matchday 31.

Here's who made the cut for our latest edition of Young Players of the Matchday.

Luca Bombino Defender · San Diego FC

A YPOTM regular this season, San Diego FC 's 19-year-old fullback continues to impress for the Supporters' Shield contenders.

Bombino is starting and playing the full 90 most every week for head coach Mikey Varas, doing so again in Sunday's 2-1 statement victory over in-state rivals LAFC at BMO Stadium.

Andrew Rick Goalkeeper · Philadelphia Union

Rick continued to stake his claim as one of the league's top young goalkeepers in Philadelphia 's massive 1-0 win at FC Cincinnati . The 19-year-old manned his s

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