The 2014 Major League Soccer regular season has come to its final weeks, and playoff races heating, there are several parties that do not want to miss.
"Every game is like a playoff game. "
That familiar refrain is one traditionally heard in the circles of the Major League Soccer at this time of year and the 2014 season is certainly no different.The Eastern Conference has become a cage match, with five teams fighting for essentially two playoff spots, and the race for the No. 1 seed still open. As a result, the remaining six weeks of the regular season are loaded with crucial clashes in the Eastern Conference.
The West can not have so many teams competing for playoff survival, but there are still plenty of horseback recent weeks. The Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps are battling for the final playoff spot, while the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles Galaxy will fight until the last weekend for the Supporters Shield and top seed in the West.
In short, it is not a weekend left this season will not have at least one nail biting playoff deciding adjustment accounts. Throw in the potential of Landon Donovan and Thierry Henry and imminent retirements, and the result is a long list of games that could be considered to be seeing things.
What are the games you will not want to miss either intrigue or playoffs for the last opportunities to see some legends do battle? Here are the top 10 MLS games to watch during the final weeks of the 2014 MLS season:
October 19-Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders
The first meeting between these consecutive MLS Cup co-favorites is carried out at the Home Depot Center, where Landon Donovan will play their home game in the final regular season. Should be an exciting night for Donovan, but also a chance for the Sounders to prove they can get a result on the road against the Galaxy, they have a good chance to have it done in the playoffs.
September 27-DC United vs Philadelphia Union
The I-95 rivals struggle at RFK Stadium in what should be a good test between a defense of the Union and dangerous attack improved DC. The Union can not afford to leave many points if the playoffs are going to be a realistic goal in the final stretch, and with DC that appear to slow in recent weeks, this should be a nail-biter.FC Dallas October 12th vs Galaxy
This clash in Frisco, Texas, has a team FC Dallas trying to move to Real Salt Lake for third place in the West (meaning avoid the dreaded 4-5 wildcard match), and one side of the galaxy trying to catch Sounders for first place. Fabian Castillo will be a handful for the defense of the galaxy, while Matt Hedges tries to help FCD contains the dynamo duo Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane (unless Keane is out of the national team).September 25 and Sporting Kansas City vs New England Revolution
There is a possibility the oldies could meet in the semifinals of conference playoffs, which would be a rematch of last year's thrilling semifinal Sporting KC won in overtime. The Revs might be able to beat Sporting KC in the standings if the next Peter Vermes' no improvement in recent results. There should be plenty of fighting in this tasty, Jermaine Jones vs Benny Feilhaber Dom Dwyer with Jose Goncalves.September 28 and Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls
Take two of the best players to ever play in the MLS, and make that face for the last time in a game by a team desperately needed by the end of the playoffs and have a potential thriller. Landon Donovan faces Thierry Henry and the Red Bulls for the last time (unless a meeting of the MLS Cup) in a match that could really be the end of an era when Henry decides to retire.October 3 DC United vs Sporting Kansas City
A year after setting a record for futility MLS, Ben Olsen's squad could ensure control over first place in the East with a win against the reigning Eastern Sporting KC. Having won convincingly Sporting Park last month, DC not lack confidence, but Sporting could be ready for an increase in season finale, making this one a must-see event.October 26 at Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
The last day of the regular season could see these teams meet with a playoff berth on the line. They face each other at PPL Park on October 11, but it is likely that the party will not have much riding on it like this, which could determine the future of coach Jim Curtin with the Union.September 20 - Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps
The winner of this clash Cascadia will take control of the race for the fifth and final playoff spot in the West. The Timbers abused Whitecaps on the road on August 30, and will be favored to beat Vancouver, despite their defensive problems in the country could make things very interesting in Providence Park.October 19 at New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew
Serious playoff implications are likely to be on the line, as the Red Bulls and Crew both could be playing for playoff survival on the penultimate weekend of the regular season. The Red Bull are usually much better at home, and want to secure three points to make the final against Sporting Kansas City less than a pressing need. Adding to the drama of this is the fact that this could be the last match of Henry at Red Bull Arena, if he winds up leaving.October 25 to Sounders vs Galaxy
Combine the final race of the MLS match Landon Donovan with potentially regular season match DeAndre end of the regular season with the Sounders Yedlin, and the fact this game could potentially have the Supporters' Shield on the line , and you have everything you need for an amazing regular season finale. Of course, it could also be done with Seattle first place beforehand, making this a game that both parties support players.Sourc:- Goal.com
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