From the Guardian · · 1m
MLS Decision Day: Playoff Spots and Awards
LA Galaxy and Inter Miami battle for playoff spots as Messi eyes Golden Boot.
In brief
LA Galaxy and Inter Miami battle for playoff spots as Messi eyes Golden Boot. LA Galaxy and Inter Miami compete for playoff berths while Lionel Messi aims to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Quick answers
- Who snatches the Wooden Spoon?
- Sporting KC remain within striking distance of Montréal for the Wooden Spoon.
- Where does Inter Miami end up?
- A win against Charlotte secures Inter Miami’s No 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
- Who misses out in the East?
- NYC FC, Red Bull New York and Toronto FC miss the postseason.
- Who misses out in the West?
- LA Galaxy, Portland Timbers, Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders vie for playoff spots.
- What is the key takeaway from MLS Decision Day: Playoff Spots and Awards?
- LA Galaxy and Inter Miami compete for playoff berths while Lionel Messi aims to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.
Who snatches the Wooden Spoon?
Sporting KC remain within striking distance of Montréal for the Wooden Spoon.
“a stoppage-time penalty save, though, preserved the club’s draw with fc dallas and handed them a route to escape the bottom of the table”
Where does Inter Miami end up?
A win against Charlotte secures Inter Miami’s No 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
“his 26 goals put him four clear of his nearest competitor”
Who misses out in the East?
NYC FC, Red Bull New York and Toronto FC miss the postseason.
“the red bulls have impressed in several matches in michael bradley’s first season as an mls manager”
Who misses out in the West?
LA Galaxy, Portland Timbers, Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders vie for playoff spots.
“the seattle sounders need a win against los angeles fc”
Decision Day stakes
Eight 4pm ET kickoffs on the east coast and seven games on the west coast determine playoff spots.
“with eight 4pm et kickoffs on the east coast and another seven games kicking off hours later out west on saturday”
Lionel Messi’s Golden Boot
Messi’s 26 goals put him four clear of nearest competitor for Golden Boot.
“his 26 goals put him four clear of his nearest competitor”
What matters most
LA Galaxy and Inter Miami compete for playoff berths while Lionel Messi aims to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.
