

After every team in MLS is eliminated from postseason contention, ESPN details the best and worst of their seasons, and their priorities for 2027.

- Ariel Lassiter opened the scoring in the third minute, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and the Portland Timbers beat Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs.

Which teams are in the best position heading into Decision Day? All this and more in the latest edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
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