Overview:
The New York Red Bulls need a win at MLS Supporters' Shield champion Nashville SC on Sunday to keep their hopes of reaching the MLS Cup Playoffs alive.
The New York Red Bulls need a win at MLS Supporters’ Shield champion Nashville SC on Sunday to keep their hopes of reaching the MLS Cup Playoffs alive.
Even a draw could doom the team to the postseason sidelines for an unprecedented second consecutive season.
The Red Bulls (11-15-6, 39 points) are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Columbus Crew (12-15-5, 41) for the ninth and last playoff spot by two points, with two games remaining in the regular season.
Sunday’s game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Here are the two scenarios the ninth-place team in the Eastern Conference faces:
* A loss at Nashville SC and a Columbus Crew win against D.C. United would show the Red Bulls the door
* A draw could be devastating as well, although it would be more complicated. A Red Bulls tie at Nashville and a Columbus Crew victory over D.C. United and Orlando City SC’s win or draw at Charlotte FC, and FC Cincinnati’s win or a tie vs. Philadelphia Union would end the team’s hopes.
“Yeah, I mean, ultimately, we understand that ...