Inter Miami can clinch Supporters’ Shield by beating Crew Inter Miami is on the verge of securing its first-ever MLS Supporters’ Shield, needing just one more victory to seal their place as the best team in the 2023 regular season. Their opportunity comes this Wednesday in a crucial matchup against the Columbus Crew. The Path to the Supporters’ Shield With a league-leading 65 points (19 wins, 4 losses, 8 draws), Inter Miami is sitting atop the MLS standings, seven points clear of the Los Angeles Galaxy. A win against the Crew would guarantee Miami’s claim to the Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record in Major League Soccer. This would be a historic achievement for Miami,

Resilient Rapids welcome Galaxy to town The Colorado Rapids have proven to be one of the toughest teams at home this season, a trend they’ll need to continue when they welcome the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Galaxy to Commerce City, Colorado, on Wednesday night. This matchup has significant playoff implications for both teams, as the Rapids look to secure their postseason position, while the Galaxy aim to inch closer to clinching the top spot in the West. Rapids: A Team Built on Resilience The Colorado Rapids (15-11-5, 50 points) have developed a reputation for bouncing back after setbacks, a key narrative throughout their 2023 season. Currently sitting fourth in the Western Conference, the Rapids have been able to recover from

Dynamo ‘turn the page’ to focus on desperate Revolution The Houston Dynamo will host the New England Revolution in a high-stakes interconference showdown on Wednesday night, with playoff implications looming large for both teams as the MLS regular season nears its conclusion. Dynamo Eye Playoff Seeding, Revolution Fight for Survival The Dynamo (13-9-9, 48 points) have already secured a spot in the postseason, but their playoff seeding remains uncertain. Currently in sixth place in the Western Conference, they find themselves just two points away from a coveted home-field advantage in the first round. However, with just a one-point buffer between them and the eighth-place Vancouver Whitecaps, they can’t afford to stumble in their final three matches. Meanwhile, the Revolution (9-17-4,

Austin FC must beat Timbers to keep playoff dream alive Austin FC faces a must-win scenario when they visit the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night, needing a victory to keep their faint hopes of reaching the MLS Cup playoffs alive. With the stakes high, both teams have different motivations as they approach the final stretch of the season. Austin FC’s Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread Currently sitting at 36 points (9-13-9), Austin FC must secure three points to avoid being eliminated from playoff contention. Even a draw would mathematically knock them out, as Portland (12-10-9, 45 points) would be out of reach. On the other hand, a win for Austin would not only preserve their slim playoff hopes but