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MLS Decision Day: Philadelphia Union win East, playoff bracket is set

Doug McIntyre recaps all of the action from MLS Decision Day.

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Chicharito nets key goal for Galaxy in 3-1 win over Dynamo

Chicharito scored the go-ahead go in the first half and LA Galaxy defeated Houston Dynamo 3-1, capping a strong finish to the MLS regular season for the Galaxy

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raheem Edwards - Returns to starting XI Edwards (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's Decision Day clash with Houston.

Impact Edwards is back in the starting XI despite picking up a knock against Salt Lake last time out. The left-back is likely to the full 90 if healthy in a role he has been consistently productive in throughout the regular season.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira and the Houston Dynamo host the LA Galaxy

Sebastian Ferreira leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after scoring two goals against Nashville

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS Cup Playoffs: Where teams stand heading into Decision Day

LAFC won the Supporters' Shield, but there's still a lot left to fight for on MLS Decision Day, Doug McIntyre writes.

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Riqui Puig - Misses penalty in draw Puig fired four shots (two on-target), missed a penalty and performed four interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Puig was very active on the ball as one of the Galaxy's key playmakers on Saturday. He missed a penalty and was very unlucky not to score when an effort from outside the box beat the keeper but rattled off the crossbar. The Spaniard has been effective since joining LA from Barcelona in August. Over his last eight matches he has scored twice and delivered two assists. He looks like good fantasy value as a set piece taker, in assisting goals and scoring. He was subbed after 89 for Sacha Kljestan. From nine appearances (eight starts) he has scored two goals and made two assists.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicharito - Ineffective in draw Chicharito let loose two shots and made a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Chicharito (the captain) was not effective in his central forward role on Saturday. He managed just two shots and neither were on target. The Mexican has been on hot form, scoring three times in his last two games. He has a good chance to get back on the scoresheet in the Galaxy's next game against the Houston Dynamo. Houston have kept just one clean sheet in their last 17 games. He was subbed after 86 for Dejan Joveljic. From 31 appearances (30 starts) he has scored 17 goals and provided two assists.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Costa - Strikes from penalty spot in draw Costa scored from the penalty spot and had another shot on target in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake. He also executed four crosses (none accurate).

Impact Costa played in an attacking midfield role down the right flank. His penalty was well taken and although he was active on the ball all game it was disappointing that he only managed one shot on target. His performance this season has been very mediocre, it has been five games since his last goal. He was subbed after 80 for Victor Vazquez. From 25 appearances (15 starts) he has scored four goals and provided one assist.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bond - Four saves in draw Bond made four saves and conceded one in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Bond made a series of goal stopping saves on Saturday, conceding just one of the five shots he faced on target. It has now been 12 games since his last clean sheet. It is unlikely he will deliver a shutout in the Galaxy's next game against the Houston Dynamos. Houston has scored in nine of their last 10 matches. In 33 appearances (all starts) he has made 88 saves, conceded 50 goals and delivered seven clean sheets.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raheem Edwards - Comes off injured against RSL Edwards was subbed out at halftime of Saturday's draw against Real Salt Lake after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Edwards will have a week to recover before the regular season finale against the Dynamo, and then another week before the playoffs begin. Chase Gasper replaced him at left-back on Saturday and could continue in his place if necessary.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira nets two goals, Dynamo topple Nashville 2-1

Sebastian Ferreira’s two goals helped lead the Houston Dynamo to a 2-1 victory over Nashville

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who has qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs? NYCFC & LA Galaxy clinch their spots FC Dallas became the latest team to clinch their spot in the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs over the weekend.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Galaxy clinch playoff berth, tie Salt Lake 1-1 behind Costa

The LA Galaxy clinched a berth in Major League Soccer’s playoffs for the first time since 2019, coming from behind in a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake as Douglas Costa converted a...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: Landon Donovan saves the day vs. Algeria

Landon Donovan's game-winner vs. Algeria at the 2010 World Cup is No. 50 on our 101 Most Memorable World Cup Moments countdown.

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Chicharito - Staying with Galaxy next season Chicharito announced Thursday that he's sticking with the Los Angeles Galaxy next season, according to reporter Gio Garcia.

Impact It wasn't the easiest of seasons in LA but after closing in on a decent playoff seed and already having 17 goals scored with two games to played helped Chicharito to stick around for another year. One can only hope he remains consistent for another campaign and gets more support like the 10 goals Dejan Joveljic has provided without starting regularly.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicharito and the LA Galaxy host Real Salt Lake

Chicharito leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after scoring two goals against the San Jose Earthquakes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Douglas Costa - Cleared to return Costa missed a 3-2 win over San Jose due to suspension but is available once more for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Costa was suspended for one match for a straight red card against Colorado and was sidelined against San Jose. The winger is set to return Saturday against Salt Lake, before the suspension had just one start in his previous four matches making a return to the bench more likely than another berth in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eriq Zavaleta - Heading back to club Zavaleta is set to return to his club after featuring in El Salvador's 4-1 loss to Peru on Tuesday.

Impact Zavaleta starts for his country but hasn't even been in a match day squad for a month at club level. As a result, his return won't change much in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Leerdam - Returning to club Leerdam is set to return to his club ahead of Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake after featuring for the Suriname national team.

Impact Leerdam hasn't played for his club in nearly two months so his return isn't likely to make a massive difference in his value. Julian Araujo should continue as the starter at right-back as the season comes to a close.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Heading back to club Caceres is set to return to his club after starting for Uruguay in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Canada.

Impact Caceres had started in three straight games before joining his national team to prepare for the World Cup, so he only missed the Sept. 25 win over San Jose. Derrick Williams is likely to return to the bench if Caceres is able to start in Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bond - Single save in win Bond made one save and one clearance in Sunday's 3-2 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Bond faced just three shots during the win, but only stopped one on the way to a win. The goalkeeper would have been looking for a first clean sheet since the opening match of August. At one point Bond looked nailed-on for double-digit clean sheets, but that simply isn't on the table anymore despite five clean sheets in the opening ten matches of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efrain Alvarez - Assists off bench Alvarez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Alvarez is up to eight goal contributions despite making just 12 starts, and his consistent production off the bench is a big reason why. It's hard to trust Alvarez for fantasy managers with such an inconsistent role, but when in the starting XI Alvarez has been a stable producer. Alvarez has two more chances to try and earn a spot in the starting XI before the MLS playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Araujo - Assists again Araujo assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Araujo earned his second assist in as many matches during the win over San Jose. The right-back has been in brilliant form and is already setting career-highs creatively, with nine assists in 31 appearances. Araujo should be a nailed-on starter at right-back for the final two matches of the season, matches where he should be among the most attractive defensive options.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE