Minnesota United’s playoff push comes down to one final match

Minnesota United goalkeeper Drake Callender knows the math. He knows the scenarios. He knows the Loons need help elsewhere around Major League Soccer’s Western Conference playoff race.

But as Decision Day approaches, Callender says the focus is simple.

Win.

After a dramatic late-season surge that has kept Minnesota’s postseason hopes alive, the Loons enter Saturday’s regular-season finale against the San Jose Earthquakes needing three points and favorable results elsewhere to sneak into the playoffs.

“It’s exciting,” Callender said. “It’s going to come down to Decision Day. I think the group feels like we’re going to do everything we can. All we have to do is win. It’s going to depend on other results as well, but what we’re in control of is just putting our best foot forward this last regular-season game.”

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