With a one-point lead atop the Western Conference and six matches still to play, Sporting Kansas City will have its eyes continually fixed on the playoff picture between now and Decision Day on Oct. 28.
If the season ended today, Sporting KC would have the No. 1 seed in the West, a Knockout Round bye and a guaranteed home playoff match—something the club hasn’t had since lifting the 2013 MLS Cup at Children’s Mercy Park. But the season doesn't end today, of course, and there is tons to play for as the final month of the season unfolds.