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The article provides a comprehensive overview of the MLS season's final standings, highlighting key teams' performances, playoff prospects, and notable storylines, including Philadelphia's Supporters' Shield win, the rise of expansion team San Diego, and the playoff outlook for various clubs. It emphasizes the unpredictability of the playoffs and the unique nature of this MLS season.
The article outlines the crucial playoff clinching scenarios for MLS teams as Decision Day approaches, detailing which matches and results will secure spots and top seeds in the upcoming MLS Cup playoffs.
As MLS approaches Decision Day, Lionel Messi is the frontrunner for MVP, having surpassed 2,000 minutes and leading in goal contributions, with a strong chance to win back-to-back MVP awards. The Supporters' Shield race is tight, with Philadelphia Union and Miami vying, while Vancouver, San Diego, and LAFC are contending in the Western Conference. Other awards and season milestones are also discussed, emphasizing the league's unpredictability and excitement as the season concludes.
Jackson Ford, a four-star defensive end from Phoenixville, PA, has decided to commit to Penn State, choosing the Nittany Lions over Michigan, Ohio State, and Wisconsin, after visiting all four schools and receiving positive feedback about his visit to Penn State.
The Portland Timbers were eliminated from the MLS postseason after a 3-1 loss to the Houston Dynamo on Decision Day. Despite a late-season turnaround under interim coach Miles Joseph, the Timbers fell short of securing a playoff spot by one point. The disappointing finish leaves the team facing an uncertain offseason with expected changes.
Five-star guard Boogie Fland is set to make his decision today on which college basketball program he will commit to. Kentucky, Indiana, and Alabama are the three schools in contention, with Kentucky being the favorite but Indiana making up significant ground. Fland's decision will be announced at 2 pm ET.
Decision Day in the MLS is here, with teams vying for the final playoff spots and seeding. Matches will be played in two bursts on Saturday, with the Eastern Conference games at 6 pm ET and the Western Conference games at 9 pm ET. Several teams are fighting for their playoff lives, while others are aiming for higher positions in the standings. The matches can be watched on Apple TV with either a free account or an MLS Season Pass subscription.
Charlotte FC needs a win in their final regular-season match against Inter Miami and for at least two of the three teams above them in the standings (CF Montreal, New York Red Bulls, and Chicago Fire FC) to drop points in their matches in order to secure a spot in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. The team's draw against Inter Miami keeps their playoff hopes alive, but they must rely on other results going their way. If Charlotte FC wins and the other teams falter, they could potentially finish in 8th place and host the Wild Card match.
Decision Day in the 2023 MLS regular season will determine the final playoff spots and top-four seeds in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Several teams, including Montréal, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, and New York City, have the opportunity to clinch playoff berths in the Eastern Conference based on various scenarios. In the Western Conference, Portland, Dallas, San Jose, Kansas City, and Minnesota are vying for playoff spots. Additionally, Philadelphia, Columbus, New England, Seattle, Houston, Salt Lake, and Vancouver are in contention for top-four seeds in their respective conferences.
As Decision Day approaches in Major League Soccer, the Power Rankings reflect the recent performances of the teams. Orlando City and FC Cincinnati are highlighted as genuine MLS Cup contenders, while Atlanta United's playoff hopes are in jeopardy. LAFC's Denis Bouanga continues to impress with his goal-scoring prowess. Nashville's lack of goals raises concerns for their playoff run. Vancouver Whitecaps and Real Salt Lake have the opportunity to secure top-four spots in the Western Conference. The Portland Timbers face a crucial match against Houston, and Inter Miami's elimination from playoff contention allows them to focus on reshaping their roster for next season.