The best teams are rotating their squads while middling MLS sides are desperate to bolster their playoff chances. One fluke win or loss does not change a team’s position as much this late in the season.
Only the San Jose Earthquakes look to be completely done, with DC United getting help with a new home and a new signing. But with the US Open Cup games this week, several teams have shown where their priorities lie, resting some of their more established stars in MLS play to focus on the cup run.
So, how has your team approached the week?