Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
TFC clinches Supporters' Shield
Toronto FC got back on the winning track with a Supporters Shield-securing 4-2 win over the visiting New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Justin Morrow led the way by bagging the first hat trick by an MLS defender since Jose Vasquez pulled off the feat for the LA Galaxy 20 years ago. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
Despite being chuffed and proud over their Shield capture, there wasn't much celebrating from a Reds side still intent on turning their double into an unprecedented treble. READ MORE
'Caps go clear in the West
Vancouver rode a second-half Erik Hurtado strike to a 1-0 victory over Saturday hosts Sporting KC. The result pushed the Whitecaps four points ahead of the chasing pack in the West. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
After watching his side win despite ceding nearly 74 percent of the ball and 18 shot attempts, Whitecaps boss Carl Robinson hailed the "honest hard work" required to snap Sporting KC's 24-game home unbeaten run in league play. READ MORE
Crew SC punch playoff ticket
Thanks to Saturday night's 2-0 home victory over D.C. United, Columbus have sealed their playoff return after one season spent on the sidelines. Goals from Josh Williams and Justin Meram did the trick. RECAP
Now that they've pocketed a postseason invite, Gregg Berhalter and his charges are now happily able to bury a disappointing 2016 season in the past. READ MORE
Union blank visiting champs
Philadelphia delayed MLS Cup holders Seattle from clinching a playoff return with a 2-0 home decision on Sunday. Marcus Epps struck for the first-half winner and Roland Alberg added late insurance. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
In addition to a Union side desperate to cling to their last shred of playoff hope, the Sounders were done in by some key injuries to a side making a long trip after a midweek home win. READ MORE
Beckerman saves RSL, for a night ... and the year
With Real Salt Lake finally stuck in neutral after pedaling their playoff push into overdrive, stalwart Kyle Beckerman came through in the clutch with a potentially season-shifting equalizer in the fifth minute of stoppage time. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
With the equalizer keeping RSL above the playoff line, coach Mike Petke acknowledged "it felt we won" after securing the point at the death. RSL holds the sixth seed by a point over San Jose and FC Dallas, though the latter have a game in hand. READ MORE
Where does your club stand?
With half the spots for the 2017 MLS Playoffs still available, we offer up a handy qualification guide to check the status of all 22 teams. READ MORE
Arena summons do-or-die US crew
United States manager Bruce Arena is set to gather his 25-man selection for the team's decisive World Cup qualifiers against Panama and Trinidad & Tobago. READ MORE
Though the team's backs are firmly up against the wall this week, Arena believes they'll get the job done by earning at least four of the available six points. READ MORE
Jack Harrison called into England U-21s
The circle is beginning to complete for NYCFC forward Jack Harrison, who moved to the US at 14 and was called in for England's U-21 national team on Sunday, as they prepare for a pair of qualifiers ahead of the 2019 UEFA U-21 Euros.
60 Minutes profiles Pulisic
Borussia Dortmund and USMNT wunderkind Chrisitan Pulisic was featured on 60 Minutes on Sunday night. WATCH VIDEO
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MLSsoccer.com Must-Watch
ExtraTime Live: Week 30The race for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs is heating up! Join Andrew Wiebe and David Gass to break down all of this weekend's action.
Posted by ExtraTime Live on Sunday, October 1, 2017
