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LISTEN: One more day. That's all that remains in the 2017 MLS regular season. The guys address the news out of Columbus, then dig into Decision Day with one playoff spot in the balance and seeding scenarios for days. Plus, SI.com's Brian Straus helps give RFK Stadium a proper ETR sendoff. Subscribe so you never miss a show! Download this episode!
With one playoff position on the line – three teams are chasing the berth – and seeding scenarios aplenty, we've provided a reference guide to help keep track of where everyone's about to end up. READ MORE
And if 11 simultaneous matches has you overwhelmed by options, the MLS Digital staff took time to Discuss which game got them amped. The only one to earn two votes was a crucial contest out West …READ MORE
Cascadia Cup, Western Conference title on the line
Portland can fully upend derby rivals Vancouver with a win in Sunday's big Decision Day showdown (4 pm ET | TSN1; MLS LIVE in US). With a victory on Sunday, the Timbers can win the West and clinch their first Cascadia Cup crown since 2012. PREVIEW
Meanwhile, just up I-5, Seattle will be trying to secure a top-two finish in the West when they host Colorado for a Sunday duel (4 pm ET | MLS LIVE). A Portland-Vancouver draw allows the Sounders a shot at the crown, but the Rapids – who have already thrown a wrench into the playoff hopes of FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake – have taken two of the last three CenturyLink Field meetings. PREVIEW
Toronto FC invade Atalanta
Supporters' Shield winners Toronto FC will close the regular season with a Sunday visit to an Atlanta United side aiming to claim second in the East in front of an expected record crowd (4 pm ET | TSN4; MLS LIVE in US). The teams played out a see-saw 2-2 draw in their only prior meeting. PREVIEW
Though they've already secured home field advantage throughout the playoffs, Reds coach Greg Vanney – who has coached his team to the precipice of MLS's single-season points record – is expecting the perfect playoff dress rehearsal in facing a hungry Atlanta side and their record-breaking home crowd. READ MORE
Second place up for grabs in NYC
In a Decision Day game (4 pm ET | MLS LIVE) moved to Citi Field, New York City FC and visiting Columbus are vying for the East's second Knockout Round bye. The visitors will want to clamp down on NYCFC's star duo of Jack Harrison and David Villa, who have combined for seven goals and two assists in the last four meetings between these clubs. PREVIEW
On ESPN FC, former Crew SC stars Brian McBride and Alejandro Moreno reacted with sadness at this week's news that the club could move to Austin if they can't arrange a new stadium deal in Columbus. WATCH VIDEO
Crucial Western contest at Rio Tinto
It'll take help, but Real Salt Lake will aim to pull off a last-ditch playoff move with a win over guests Sporting KC in an important Decision Day clash (4 pm ET | MLS LIVE). The hosts will need to keep a close eye on Sporting ace Benny Feilhaber, who has scored five times in the last seven matches between the two. PREVIEW
The Claret and Cobalt will be fighting for their playoff lives without the services of right back Tony Beltran, who has been ruled out with knee knock. READ MORE
East meets West, meets implications
Both Chicago and Houston will be looking to improve their playoff seed when they lock horns at BBVA Compass Stadium on Sunday (4 pm ET | MLS LIVE). This is typically a tough road trip for the Fire, who are winless in their last nine visits to Houston. PREVIEW
The Dynamo will be counting on another big outing from netminder Tyler Deric, who has rallied from being benched back in the spring. READ MORE
Quakes shoot for playoff clincher
San Jose can clinch their first playoff berth since 2012 with a victory in Sunday's home game against Minnesota United (4 pm ET | MLS LIVE). The Quakes took the teams' only previous league meeting with a 2-1 away victory back in April. PREVIEW
On the cusp of making the postseason, the Quakes have traveled a bumpy road of trial and error that has allowed boss Chris Leitch to find their optimum game plan. READ MORE
Last chance saloon for FC Dallas
FC Dallas will take one last shot at making the playoffs when the LA Galaxy come to town on Decision Day (4 pm ET | MLS LIVE). The hosts, who won at StubHub Center earlier this season, must post a better result than San Jose's and no worse than Real Salt Lake's in order to qualify. PREVIEW
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has offered his take on how the previously sound FC Dallas defense has fallen apart since July. WATCH VIDEO
Atlantic Cup rivals clash in RFK Stadium send-off
The New York Red Bulls will have their final playoff tune-up when they visit D.C. United for a Sunday affair (4 pm ET | MLS LIVE) that fits the closing day tag in more ways than one. It will be the 38th and final clash between the two teams at RFK, which will be replaced as United's home by Audi Field next season. PREVIEW
Though the capital crew are disappointed at missing the playoffs, D.C. flank man Nick DeLeon hopes they can make a big party out of the final game at RFK. READ MORE
Le Fin for Impact icon Bernier
New England and Montreal will close their season with a Sunday tilt at Stade Saputo (4 pm ET | TSN5, TVAS | MLS LIVE in US). This has been a fun match-up in recent years for the Revs, who have taken three straight meetings overall and are 3-3-1 in their last seven at Montreal. PREVIEW
It will be the last game for Impact veteran Patrice Bernier, who was the subject of a fond farewell letter over at local blog Mount Royal Soccer. READ MORE
Out of contention? Doesn't mean it's meaningless
Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle has opened his 2017 season postmortem with a look each of the clubs already eliminated from postseason contention. READ MORE
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