Nashville SC Make MLS History as Decision Day Reshapes Playoff Field
Nashville SC made MLS history by beating FC Cincinnati 2-0 and setting the leagueās single-season points record on Decision Day. Vancouver Whitecaps secured the Western Conferenceās top seed with a club-record 64 points, while Real Salt Lake eliminated the LA Galaxy from playoff contention.
Nashville make MLS history on Decision Day
Nashville SC ended the MLS regular season by beating FC Cincinnati 2-0 on Saturday, a result that gave the club the leagueās single-season points record, according to theScoreās Decision Day report.
The victory also shaped the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Cincinnati will enter the wild-card round alongside Orlando City, while Columbus Crew avoided that extra match after a dramatic 4-3 win over Chicago Fire.
Vancouver secure Western Conference top seed
The Vancouver Whitecaps finished Decision Day with a 2-0 victory over MontrĆ©al, securing the Western Conferenceās No. 1 seed and setting a club record with 64 points. The result was also reported in the MLS regular-season results.
Inter Miami finished second despite surrendering a three-goal advantage in a 3-3 draw with Charlotte. Elsewhere, Real Salt Lake beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 to clinch a playoff place and eliminate the Galaxy from contention.
With all 30 teams completing the regular season on Saturday, the playoff field is now set. Nashvilleās record-setting campaign and Vancouverās club-best points total were among the defining outcomes of the final round.