To wrap up the MLS regular season, Orlando City SC faces a charging Atlanta team on October 19, with United FC trying desperately to keep their playoff hopes alive. Atlanta needs a big win and a series of other perfect-storm results to guarantee a spot in the MLS postseason starting October 23, with the MLS Cup presented by Audi scheduled for December 7, 2024.
The Georgia franchise floats in a universe of infinite possibilities, according to Chuck Wharton for otowns11.com. In the meantime, Orlando has already clinched a playoff spot while they look to maintain their recent mental edge, so critical in pro sports and in particular the cutthroat postseason.
What Atlanta Needs To Sneak Into MLS Playoffs
First of all, Atlanta’s perfect postseason storm depends on their ambitious plan to win in Orlando (which has won six of their last seven and is peaking nicely after a solid 3-1 away win against rivals FC Cincinnati). A mind-boggling array of other results has to happen for Atlanta, besides simply beating Orlando City SC. United needs two of the following three MLS results to help: