Your Friday Kickoff: What surprises will Week 33 create for Decision Day?

Cucho Hernández was suspended for one game for using offensive language in Columbus' match against the Portland Timbers on Sept. 18. He will serve the suspension on Oct. 1 vs. the New York Red Bulls.

Charlotte FC are in the final stages of a deal with Christian Lattanzio to make him their full-time head coach. The contract is reported to last three years. Charlotte FC will be in their second MLS season in 2023.

Toronto FC host Inter Miami in the MLS on Friday at 7:30 pm on ESPN+ and TSN. The September international break is over. Watchgridometer is back to show you how important each game is to the playoff race.

Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas are playing each other on Saturday at 3:30 pm ET. FCDallas are three points ahead of Nashville for third place in the West and four points clear of the Galaxy for a home playoff spot.

FC Cincinnati are playing against Chicago Fire FC on Saturday at 7:30 pm ET. They are in good shape, but they need to beat Chicago and DC United to have any chance of making the playoffs.

CF Montréal takes on D.C. United on Saturday at 7:30 pm ET.

Nashville SC play Houston Dynamo FC on Sunday at 8:30 pm ET. Nashville are pretty safe at this point, but they still need to win to have a home playoff game.

Toronto FC play Inter Miami CF on Friday at 7:30 pm ET. The Daily Kickoff picks Toronto FC as the team to watch. Inter are seventh in the East and need to avoid getting burned tonight.

The Daily Kickoff is looking for surprises for Decision Day.

New England Revolution and Atlanta United are playing in the Thunderdome on Saturday at 1:30 pm ET. The Daily Kickoff picks the game as the Game of the Week.

Charlotte FC are still technically alive with three games to play. They have to beat Philadelphia Union to have any chance of making the playoffs. Philadelphia is on the verge of winning the Supporters' Shield title.

Columbus Crew will be without Cucho Hernandez. New York Red Bulls are playing for a home playoff spot. They are one of the best defensive and best road teams in the league.

San Jose Earthquakes host Minnesota United FC on Saturday at 10 pm ET. Minnesota is seventh in the West and two points behind Nashville. The team is in good form, but it's not clear if it can get a home playoff spot.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC take on Austin FC on Saturday at 10 pm ET. The game is a must-win for the Caps. Austin is guaranteed the West's No. 2 spot.

Sporting Kansas City takes on Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday at 5 pm ET. Seattle is keeping the faintest of playoff hopes alive.

LA Galaxy are one point away from a home playoff spot. Real Salt Lake enter the game in eighth place, three points behind the fifth-place Galaxy.

Orlando City SC is playing against New York City FC on Sunday at 1:00 pm ET. The result could decide the fate of Orlando's playoff hopes.

Portland Timbers and LAFC are playing each other on Sunday at 3 pm ET. LAFc are looking for their second Supporters’ Shield tile. Portland are trying to keep their head above water in the West.