The playoffs are coming, the playoffs are coming. In the Eastern Conference, the last spot is a big toss up, going to either New York or Kansas City, who by the way will be playing on Saturday to decide which team gets to continue on into the postseason.

Unfortunately, this game will not be nationally televised, so you will have to purchase it through Mlsnet.com, or MLS Direct Kick to catch one of the most meaningful games of the season.

Kansas goes into the game at Giants Stadium only needing a draw to grab the final seed; however, they go into the game with a bit of controversy, as manager Brian Bliss has suspended US National team striker, Eddie Johnson for disruptive behavior. Because of Johnson’s poor form, Kansas may not need him on the field anyway, but still the team does not need the negative attention in the most critical game of the season.

Bruce Arena and the New York Red Bulls will be trying to pull off the great escape with a victory. Just after returning from the World Cup, Arena took over a New York organization that had fallen on hard times, and if he can pull out the victory, perhaps he can save face after his fallout with the US National team. Arena will be looking to players like Kovalenko, Guevara, and young upstart, Altidore to give the club a life-line.

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