"Decision Day is upon the MLS again on Saturday. While both New York teams have wrapped up their postseason fates, New York City FC (NYCFC) has a chance to improve on its current fifth-seed position against the Seattle Sounders at Citi Field. For the Red Bulls (RBNY), the club has a chance to start anew on the road against the Columbus Crew after missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2009."
"City are fifth in the East, tied on points and goal difference with Charlotte. The Crown hold a spot over them, and a critical home-field advantage in the playoffs' first match, only by virtue of four more goals scored. NYCFC head coach Pascal Jansen emphasized that his side is doing what we normally do. We're coming back from a loss a tough match away against [Philadelphia] where we weren't as clinical as before, Jansen told the media ahead of Saturday's home against the Seattle Sounders. So for us, the main thing is bouncing back from a bad result like we always try to do."
Decision Day offers NYCFC a chance to improve its fifth-seed standing with a home match against the Seattle Sounders. Red Bulls travel to Columbus seeking a fresh start after failing to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2009. NYCFC sits level with Charlotte on points and goal difference but trails on goals scored, affecting playoff home-field advantage. Pascal Jansen urged the team to bounce back after a tough loss and emphasized returning to usual standards. NYCFC struggled for consistency early but produced a four-match unbeaten road trip and narrow wins over playoff opponents, including Derby sweeps over RBNY. Jansen stands one win shy of matching the club record 18 victories in a season.
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