Goals were a little more difficult to come by for some teams in Week 31 of MLS play, with eight teams being held scoreless. Potential playoff previews between the Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union in the East and Portland Timbers and FC Dallas in the West turned out to be defensive battles. Atlanta United was also blanked by the New York Red Bulls in a heavyweight match-up with Supporters’ Shield implications.
Meanwhile, D.C. United, Toronto FC, and the Seattle Sounders scored goals for fun with all three posting at least four in their respective games, keeping the playoff race in the middle of both conferences tightly contested.