Matchday 31: What to know, how to watch on MLS Season Pass 

What’s at stake: Completing historic turnarounds

Miami’s attempt to climb out of the Eastern Conference basement has been well-documented. Winless in 11 matches before Lionel Messi’s arrival, any sort of Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs push felt like a pipedream, even with the GOAT on board. But the Herons are undefeated since then, and if they maintain their red-hot form, they have a great chance of sneaking in – especially with two games in hand on most of the teams above them.

But missing eight potential starters (including Messi) will make this Tata Martino’s toughest test yet, and one that may ultimately decide their season.

Speaking of winless streaks, Sporting Kansas City had a 10-game run of their own to kick off the season. The fact they could now climb into a playoff spot with a win is nearly as miraculous as Miami’s turnaround – and due in no small part to an excellent comeback season from star striker Alan Pulido.