Western Conference

COMMERCE CITY, CO - APRIL 24: Diego Fagundez #14 of Austin FC reacts to his goal against the Colorado Rapids during the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on April 24, 2021 in Commerce City, Colorado. Fagundezs goal was the first in Austin FC history. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

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CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 04: Cristian Pavon #10 of the Los Angeles Galaxy takes the ball down field during the game against the Seattle Sounders at Dignity Health Sports Park on November 4, 2020 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United, Ethan Finlay, Mason Toye, Real Salt Lake (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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Sporting KC, Felipe Gutierrez (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 22: Los Angeles Galaxy forward Giovani dos Santos (10) looks for help pursued by New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell (6) during a regular season MLS match between the New England Revolution and the Los Angeles Galaxy on July 22, 2017, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Revolution defeated the Galaxy 4-3. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kyle Beckerman

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 15: New England Revolution midfielder Diego Fagundez (14) looks to pass during a match between the New England Revolution and New York City FC on October 15, 2017, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Revolution defeated NYCFC 2-1. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New England 2-2 FC Dallas: Revs rally, show signs of last year’s weaknesses

TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 20: Claudio Marchisio of Juventus celebrates the victory at the end of the TIM Cup match between Juventus and Genoa CFC at Allianz Stadium on December 20, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Giorgio Perottino - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)

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KANSAS CITY, KS - AUGUST 19: FC Dallas players before the opening kickoff of an MLS match between FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City on August 19th, 2017 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

FC Dallas: More roster changes imminent

ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 10: CNN's Robin Meade sings the national anthem prior to the start of the match between Atlanta United and FC Dallas on September 10, 2017 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC beat FC Dallas by a score of 3 - 0. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Two previews of possible playoff matchups this weekend?

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: New England Revolution forward Kei Kamara (23) walks with New England Revolution midfielder Laglais Kouassi (12) after he is issued a red card during the MLS soccer match between the Orlando City Lions and the New England Revolution on September 27, 2017 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Video replay in MLS met with VARiable success

KANSAS CITY, KS - AUGUST 09: Sporting KC celebrates goalkeeper Tim Melia's (29) save in penalty kicks to win the semifinal of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup against the San Jose Earthquakes on August 9th, 2017 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sporting Kansas City looks to clinch playoff spot in Houston

SAN JOSE, CA - JUNE 28: The Earthquake teams sends their gratitude toward the fans following their victory in a Round of 16 US Open Cup match between the Seattle Sounders FC and the San Jose Earthquakes on June 28, 2017, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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PORTLAND, OR - JULY 19: Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi jokeys for position in a corner during the Real Salt Lake 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on July 19, 2017 at Providence Park, Portland, OR (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

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SANDY UT- JULY 17: Real Salt Lake fans cheer on their team during the International friendly game against Manchester United at Rio Tinto Stadium on July 17, 2017 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

RSL: Real Salt Lake keeps postseason hopes alive with another statement win

KANSAS CITY, KS - AUGUST 19: FC Dallas midfielder Carlos Gruezo (7) and defender Hernan Grana (2) stays ahead of Sporting Kansas City forward Daniel Salloi (30) in the first half of an MLS match between FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City on August 19th, 2017 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS Week 29: Playoff impacting matchups, Western Conference

ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 16: Atlantas starting line-up is viewed on the round video board prior to the start of the match between Atlanta United and the Orlando City on September 16, 2017 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC and Orlando City FC played to a 3 3 draw in front of a record MLS crowd of 70,425. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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PORTLAND, OR - JULY 19: Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi jokeys for position in a corner during the Real Salt Lake 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on July 19, 2017 at Providence Park, Portland, OR (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

RSL: Postseason chances still alive after 2-1 win over Portland

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 28: Goalkeeper David Ousted

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SANDY, UT - MARCH 16: The Rocky Mountain Cup is displayed before a game against Real Salt Lake and the Colorado Rapids during the first half of an MLS soccer game March 16, 2013 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

RSL: Real Salt Lake’s strong form and playoff push continue

SANDY UT- JULY 17: Nick Rimando

RSL breakout, win big at home against San Jose Earthquakes

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 05: Tomas Martinez of Argentina looks to evade the defence of Martin Rasner of Austria during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Group B match between Austria and Argentina at Wellington Regional Stadium on June 5, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Houston, San Jose meet in important Western Conference clash

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Gareth Barry of Everton during a pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sevilla at Goodison Park on August 6, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Transfer Rumors: MLS could see a flurry of moves on Deadline Day

SANDY UT- JULY 17: Pregame activities before the International friendly game between Manchester United and Real Salt Lake were delayed due to inclement weather, which featured a double rainbow, at Rio Tinto Stadium on July 17, 2017 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

RSL vs Houston Dynamo: Three Things To Watch

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 03: Diego Valeri

LA Galaxy travel to Portland to take on the Timbers on Sunday