What to Watch For: MNUFC vs. RSL

This afternoon’s massive Western Conference matchup presents a crucial three points at stake for Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake. A win for the Loons would bring them to 48 points and back into second place in the Western Conference barring the result of the Seattle Sounders versus New York Red Bulls game at 5:00 p.m. CT. If the Claret-and-Cobalt were to hand MNUFC just its second loss at Allianz Field in 2019 MLS play, they would reach 49 points, just one shy of the 50-point mark – a total that often holds up for playoff qualification come Decision Day in MLS. Whatever happens when both sides cross the white line is up in the air but one thing is certain; these 90 minutes could conceivably predict the playoff fate of either RSL or MNUFC.

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