Messi and Surridge late winners shape MLS playoff race
On Matchday 34, the final league slate before Decision Day, Lionel Messi and Sam Surridge scored late winners that changed playoff positioning.
On Matchday 34, the final league slate before Decision Day, Lionel Messi and Sam Surridge scored late winners that changed playoff positioning.
Sports outlined the MLS playoff race before Saturday's Decision Day, with several places already settled and seeding still in play.
TEAMtalk reported that Everton are leading the pursuit of Minnesota United striker Kelvin Yeboah before January, with Sporting Lisbon also interested.
Matchday 34 is the second-to-last round of the 2026 MLS season, with three playoff places still open in each conference.
LAFC drew 2-2 with the LA Galaxy at BMO Stadium in El Trafico, securing an MLS Cup Playoffs place and a fifth straight postseason berth.
Teemu Pukki, 36, has announced his retirement from football, with his playing career set to end after the Veikkausliiga season on 8 November.
Sports Illustrated released its MLS power rankings after Matchday 31, with Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps surging after wins.