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Bruce Arena says every point is 'critical' as San Jose chase playoff spot ahead of Real Salt Lake clash

San Jose Earthquakes head to America First Field to face Real Salt Lake midweek, with Bruce Arena insisting every remaining point is critical in their playoff push after a 1-1 draw at Colorado.

Bruce Arena Warns San Jose Face 'Hectic Month' in Playoff Chase Before Colorado Rapids Trip

Bruce Arena says the San Jose Earthquakes face a "hectic" October as they chase a playoff place, starting with a trip to the Colorado Rapids. San Jose sit fourth in the Western Conference and are unbeaten in six MLS games after a 3-1 win over Portland, while Colorado are reeling from a 3-2 collapse against the LA Galaxy.

The Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 3-1 to move up to ninth in the Western Conference, with Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson and Paul Arriola on target. The win gave head coach Brian Schmetzer his 150th MLS victory, making him the third-fastest manager to reach the landmark.

Cifuentes demands Portland find their finishing touch before San Jose trip

Portland Timbers manager Marti Cifuentes says his team must become more clinical in front of goal to keep their playoff hopes alive against San Jose, despite creating 21 shots and 2.3 expected goals in their defeat to Atlanta United.