Second place in the Western Conference still is within reach for Minnesota United when the Loons visit the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday on MLS Decision Day.

Minnesota (16-7-10, 58 points) cannot finish lower than its current fourth-place position in the West. The Loons can move into second or third place by beating the Galaxy, and if second-place San Diego FC (60 points) also loses to the Portland Timbers and third-place Los Angeles FC (59 points) loses or draws against the Colorado Rapids.

The postseason is far out of reach for the Galaxy (6-18-9, 27 points), who just are trying to avoid a last-place finish. It has been a stunning fall for a Los Angeles team that won the MLS Cup last season, and the Galaxy's playoff run included a 6-2 rout over Minnesota in the West semifinals.

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