San Jose Earthquakes wingback Jamar Ricketts expresses high hopes for a playoff run in MLS despite only winning one of the last five matches. They currently sit seventh in the Western Conference. Ricketts emphasizes the need for improved performance and unity to succeed. In contrast, Minnesota United is third in the West, riding a four-game unbeaten streak and recently advancing to the U.S. Open Cup semi-finals. Head coach Eric Ramsay notes the importance of improving game closures and acknowledges the team's defensive capabilities.
"We definitely have high aspirations. In our heads, we're playing playoffs no matter what. I think if we're going to make a good run and have the chance to really win the whole thing, I think we just need to fine-tune the small things and really come together and practice and keep being in unity."
"We are not a game who are in the habit of closing games out by being the dominant possession team. The goals we have conceded later on live long in the memory, but we've also seen out countless games by defending well."
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