So much going on in and around MLS, but we will try to break it down for you in this week's MLS - Big 5. By Peter Nolan

Four matches were played across the country Wednesday night as we near the end of the regular season. With Wednesday?s results taken into account, Seattle becomes the first team to clinch a playoff spot. By Jimmy Sparkman

Harrison, N.J. - Team and family. Those were the buzzwords in the New York Red Bull locker room after Sunday night's emotional home victory over cross river rival New York City FC.

The stars were out on a sunny afternoon in the Bronx last Saturday when the visiting Montreal Impact topped New York City FC in a match rife with playoff implications. By Peter Nolan