Despite last weekend’s disappointing loss, the team has regrouped and still has plenty to play for as they control their destiny for silverware this season. But with the race now even tighter, each game left has major implications on the Supporters’ Shield, international qualification and more. Here’s everything that’s at stake for the Five Stripes as they take on the New England Revolution at home on Saturday:
The Supporters’ Shield
Results this weekend can’t clinch the Supporters’ Shield for anyone, but they do have huge implications in the race for the best regular season record. While FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City are still mathematically in contention, it’s all but a two-horse race between Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls, who sit one point behind the red, black and gold in the table.