Major League Soccer's 27th regular season concluded on Sunday with fourteen Decision Day games.
At Atlanta:
Heber Araujo dos Santos scored the winning goal in the 60th minute as New York City defeated hosts Atlanta United 2-1.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Dylan Borrero's goal in the 88th minute lifted the New England Revolution to a 1-1 road draw with the Chicago Fire.
Alex Monis scored for the Fire in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to preserve a home point.
At Washington:
Brenner Souza da Silva delivered a hat trick (8', 24', 37') as FC Cincinnati secured their first-ever appearance after overpowering hosts DC United 5-2.
At Fort Lauderdale, Florida:
In a battle of playoff-round clubs, goals in the first ten minutes by Djordje Mihailovic (5') and Lassi Lappalainen (8') proved enough for Montreal as the visitors held off Inter Miami 3-1.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Elias Alves de Paula scored twice (8', 55') as the New York Red Bulls blanked visiting Charlotte 2-0.
At Orlando, Florida:
Facundo Torres converted a penalty kick in the 84th minute for the winning goal as Orlando City locked down a playoff berth after overtaking the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1, eliminating the guests from the playoffs.
The Crew parted ways with head coach Caleb Porter on Monday.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
A Daniel Gazdag hat trick (4', PK-60', 63') carried the Philadelphia Union to the Eastern Conference title (and a first-round playoff bye as well as a place in next year's CONCACAF Champions League) as they demolished visiting Toronto 4-0.
At Austin, Texas:
Diego Rubio's equalizer at the death (90'+3) carried the Colorado Rapids to a 1-1 road draw with playoff-bound Austin.
Sebastian Driussi scored for the hosts at 81 minutes.
At Frisco, Texas:
Sebastian Lleget (33') and Paul Arriola (65') each delivered a goal as FC Dallas prepared for the playoffs by knocking off visiting Sporting Kansas City 2-1.
At Houston:
Ricard Puig (31'), Javier Chicharito Hernandez (32'), and Dejan Joveljic (69') each scored once as the Los Angeles Galaxy secured a home playoff date after their 3-1 road win over the Houston Dynamo.
At Los Angeles:
Teal Bunbury scored the lone goal of the match in the 53rd minute as Nashville knocked off the Los Angeles Football Club 1-0 on the road as both clubs prepared for the playoffs with LAFC having secured the Supporters Shield and a first-round bye.
At Saint Paul, Minnesota:
Franco Fragapane (17') and Jonathan Gonzalez (77') each scored once as Minnesota United blanked visiting Vancouver 2-0 to secure a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
With the defeat, the Whitecaps will miss the playoffs for the fifth straight year.
At Sandy, Utah:
Jefferson Savarino (19'), Rubio Rubin (48'), and Bode Hidalgo (82') each scored once as Real Salt Lake overpowered the visiting Portland Timbers 3-1 to secure a playoff berth while the Timbers will miss out on postseason play for the first time in six years.
At Seattle:
Jeremy Ebobisse (4') and Cade Cowell (75') each scored once as the San Jose Earthquakes gained a season-closing 2-2 road draw with the Seattle Sounders.
Nicolas Lodeiro (1', 49') scored both of the Sounders' goals.
FINAL MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 34; GD: +46'; PTS: 67)
2. Montreal (GP: 34; GD: +13; PTS: 65)
3. New York City (GP: 34; GD: +16; PTS: 55)
4. New York Red Bulls (GP: 34; GD: +9; PTS: 53)
5. Cincinnati (GP: 34; GD: +8; PTS: 49)
6. Miami (GP: 34; GD: -9; PTS: 48)
7. Orlando City (GP: 34; GD: -9; PTS: 48)
8. Columbus (GP: 34; GD: +5; PTS: 46)
9. Charlotte (GP: 34; GD: -8; PTS: 42)
10. New England (GP: 34; GD: -3; PTS: 42)
11. Atlanta United (GP: 34; GD; -6; PTS: 40)
12. Chicago (GP: 34; GD: -9; PTS: 39)
13. Toronto (GP: 34; GD: -17; PTS: 34)
14. DC United (GP: 34; GD: -35; PTS: 27)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 34; GD: +28; PTS: 67)
2. Austin (GP: 34; GD: +16; PTS: 56)
3. Dallas (GP 34; GD: +11; PTS: 53)
4. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 34; GD; +7; PTS; 50)
5. Nashville (GP: 34; GD: +11; PTS: 50)
6. Minnesota United (GP: 34; GD: -3; PTS: 48)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 34; GD: -2; PTS; 47)
8. Portland (GP: 34; GD: 0; PTS: 46)
9. Vancouver (GP: 34; GD; -17; PTS: 43)
10. Colorado (GP: 34; GD: -11; PTS; 43)
11. Seattle (GP: 34; GD; +1; PTS: 41)
12. Kansas City (GD: 34; GD: -12; PTS: 40)
13. Houston (GP: 34; GD: -13; PTS; 36)
14. San Jose (GP: 34; GD: -17; PTS: 35)
2022 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Philadelphia Union: first-round bye
Saturday, October 15:
At Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey:
New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati, 9:00 AM Pacific Time (UniMas/TUDN)
Sunday, October 16:
At Saputo Stadium, Montreal:
CF Montreal vs. Orlando City, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN/ESPN Deportes)
Monday, October 17:
At Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey:
New York City vs. Inter Miami, 4:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1/Fox Deportes)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Los Angeles Football Club: first-round bye
Saturday, October 15:
At Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California:
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Nashville SC, 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (Univision/TUDN)
Sunday, October 16:
At Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas:
Austin FC vs. Real Salt Lake, 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (ABC/ESPN Deportes)
Monday, October 17:
At Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas:
FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United, 6:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1/Fox Deportes)
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