Portland and Real Salt Lake may be 3 spots from each other in the current Western Conference standings, but I see them on a collision course. Both with only 2 games remaining, I’ve built out the scenarios between just the two clubs below. If you assume for the moment (like I have) that the LA Galaxy will be successful on the road in San Jose and Houston, when these clubs will play each other in Sandy, Utah on Decision Day it will likely be with a playoff spot on the line.
The action begins on Saturday, October 1, when RSL goes to Carson.