NEW: As usual, MLS Decision Day lived up to its potential. One of the most entertaining days of the season. 🛡️ The increasingly breakable points record 🌠 Battle for LA 🥊 A Cascadian classic 📊 Every team’s form With Paul Tenorio and Pablo Maurer: www.nytimes.com/athletic/585...

MLS Decision Day: Messi’s hat-trick history, Galaxy stunned and Philadelphia’s collapse

How the final day of the MLS regular season played out

The biggest winner from Decision Day's first half was Charlotte FC. Fourth win in 5 heading into the playoffs, but more importantly: overtaking New York City for 5th. Instead of facing favorites Miami, Columbus, or Cincinnati, they get a more favorable matchup against Orlando City.

Might start a charity to support anyone who's choosing to watch Chicago v Nashville.

I can’t be made to watch another minute of the 2024 New England Revolution. Godspeed to Miami fans hoping to witness history.

Tentative viewing strategy for #MLS#DecisionDay opening kickoffs; will change as games unfold East: Montréal-New York City on TV, Philadelphia-Cincinnati + D.C.-Charlotte on laptop West: Seattle-Portland on TV, Houston-LA Galaxy + Minnesota-St. Louis on laptop Bully me into changes.

I repeat: 🍒🍒🍒

Up the gd Cherries, imo

MLS Decision Day plotlines, in personal order of interest: - Can SJ hand LA Galaxy the West? - Will real stakes make SEAvPOR fun again? - Can NYCFC crash top 4? - Will MNUFC avoid play-in? - Can Rapids end tailspin in time? - Which coach tries reviving career on MLS 360? - Miami eyes points record

Let’s play 5.

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Jill Ellis wore a smile in June of 2021 when she appeared in a press release photo announcing the new San Diego NWSL club, and her as its president. The former U.S. Women’s National Team coach who led...