August 30, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay speaks to the media after their game against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Second place in the Western Conference is still within reach for Minnesota United when the Loons visit the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday for MLS Decision Day. Minnesota (16-7-10, 58 points) cannot finish lower than the current fourth place in the West. The Loons could move into second or third place by beating the Galaxy, while second-place San Diego (60 points) also loses to the Portland Timbers and third-place Los Angeles (59 points) loses or draws against the Colorado Rapids. The postseason is far out of reach for the Galaxy (6-18-9, 27 points), who are simply trying to avoid a last-place finish. It was a stunning fall for the Los Angeles team that won the MLS Cup last season, and the Galaxy’s playoff run included a 6-2 rout of Minnesota in the West semifinals. “We need to exorcise some demons,” Lowns head coach Eric Ramsay said. Beyond the revenge aspect, Ramsay also wants his club to adopt a postseason mindset heading into the regular season finale. “This week should feel like it’s taking it to another level in terms of focus, showing that it makes sense for every player to try to make the team (or) stay in the team,” Ramsay said. Minnesota has an 8-2-6 record on the road and has the third-most points (30) on the road in MLS. Los Angeles is 6-8-2 at home, with all six of the club’s wins coming at home. The Galaxy started the season on a 16-game winless streak (0-12-4), including a 2-2 draw against the Loons in St. Paul on March 22. After a winless drought, Los Angeles posted a more respectable 6-6-5 record in an attempt to salvage something from a disastrous season. “When you win a championship, that’s a legacy. When you finish bottom, that’s also a legacy you don’t want,” Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said after a 2-1 win over Dallas last Saturday. “I don’t know what matters, whether it’s the Western Conference or the negotiating table or whatever, but I know I don’t want to be at the bottom of anything.” –領域級媒體
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