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USMNT MLS Recap (October 28): Major shake-up in wild card races, Charlotte poised to snatch home-field advantage

Is Salt Lake poised to knock both the LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders out of playoff contention? What to make of Chicago's struggles? I discuss those topics in my latest USMNT MLS recap.

By Noah Guttman · The American Pitch

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:23 AM

Key Things to Know

MLS wild card and playoff races tightened ahead of Decision Day with key performances from USMNT players.
Josh Sargent scored the game-winning goal in Toronto FC's 2-1 comeback victory over D.C. United.
The New England Revolution edged the New York Red Bulls 3-2, with Julian Hall scoring for RBNY.

The Story in 60 Seconds

With Decision Day approaching, Major League Soccer action saw notable shifts in the playoff picture influenced by USMNT players. New York City FC kept their playoff hopes alive with a stoppage-time win to eliminate Atlanta United, while Toronto FC earned a 2-1 comeback victory over D.C. United behind a game-winning goal from Josh Sargent. Meanwhile, New England defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-2 despite a second-half goal from Julian Hall.

Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Union clinched a playoff spot following a 0-0 draw against Nashville SC despite missing Cavan Sullivan. St. Louis City dropped a 3-2 contest to the Portland Timbers, threatening their potential first-round home-field advantage, while the Chicago Fire fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw with Orlando City.

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