USMNT MLS Recap (October 31): As Decision Day looms, Cavan Sullivan returns, Matt Freese can’t save NYCFC

Major League Soccer's playoff picture shifted significantly during Saturday's matches ahead of Decision Day. Charlotte secured a top-five finish after defeating Orlando City 4-0, leaving Orlando's postseason fate uncertain pending Sunday's results. Meanwhile, New York City FC was officially eliminated from playoff contention following a 1-1 draw against CF Montreal, where Daniel Rios scored a stoppage-time equalizer after Andres Perea's first-half opener.

Elsewhere, Cavan Sullivan returned to action for Philadelphia Union as a 59th-minute substitute, but the Union fell 1-0 to FC Cincinnati. St. Louis City also suffered a setback in their bid for Western Conference seeding, losing 1-0 to San Diego as Damion Downs made a late appearance off the bench.