"There are a few things working against the Union. They ended the season with a 2-0 loss to Charlotte on Decision Day, and just two Supporters' Shield winners in the past decade have also lifted MLS Cup. Still, Philly racked up the most points of any team this year with a combination of strengths that have propelled teams to the title before -- namely a resolute back line and a veteran goalkeeper."
"Bet against Lionel Messi at your own peril. The Argentine superstar capped an MVP season with a hat trick and an assist in a 5-2 win over Nashville, the very team Miami now will face in a Round One series. Questions at the back persist, but what Messi, Luis Suárez & Co. can do going forward may be enough to paper over those deficiencies."
"Now that's how you end a season. Despite missing Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, San Diego rolled past Portland in a 4-0 road triumph and secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference in its expansion campaign. Anders Dreyer starred with a pair of goals and an assist but got a boost as well from Amahl Pellegrino's double. Now, SDFC await their Round One opponent."
Decision Day finalized MLS seeding and set playoff matchups across the league. Philadelphia Union finished with the most points but ended the regular season with a 2-0 loss to Charlotte and carries uncertainty despite a resolute back line and a veteran goalkeeper. Inter Miami rode Lionel Messi's MVP-caliber form, highlighted by a hat trick and an assist, into a Round One series against Nashville despite defensive questions. Vancouver missed the No. 1 Western seed after a 2-1 loss to Dallas following an early red card. San Diego secured the West top seed in its expansion campaign with a 4-0 road win over Portland, propelled by contributions from Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino.
Read at ESPN.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]