"Decision day. The final match of the MLS regular season is upon us. NYCFC will duel with the Seattle Sounders at Citi Field on Saturday at 6 pm ET. Major playoff implications are at the mercy of this result. If the New York City FC win and Charlotte FC lose or draw, then MLS playoff soccer will be played in the Big Apple. NYCFC will look to rebound from a narrow loss away to the Philadelphia Union."
"The Sounders' fate is already sealed. They will be traveling to their first away game of the playoffs to face Minnesota, LAFC, or San Diego FC. NYCFC must secure at least a point if they want any chance of having home advantage in the playoffs. If they lose they could fall as far seventh place, which would put them in danger of playing Inter Miami away in the first round."
"Christian Roldan and Albert Rusnak are Sounders players worth honing in on. Roldan has been the man of the match six times this season for his hometown team. He is also coming off his best-ever performance for the US men's national team, where he assisted both of Haji Wright's goals in a 2-1 comeback win against Australia. New York City FC also had a starter in that lineup that faced the Soccerroos."
Decision day brings New York City FC vs Seattle Sounders at Citi Field Saturday at 6 pm ET with major playoff implications. A New York win combined with a Charlotte loss or draw would secure home playoff soccer for NYCFC. NYCFC seeks rebound after a narrow away loss to Philadelphia, which clinched the Supporters Shield and Eastern Conference title. The Sounders' fate is sealed; they will travel to their first away playoff game against Minnesota, LAFC, or San Diego FC. NYCFC must earn at least a point to preserve a chance at home advantage; a loss could drop them to seventh and risk an away tie with Inter Miami. Christian Roldan, Albert Rusnak, Matt Freese, and Alonso Martinez are key players to watch.
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