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    MLS playoff race tighter than ever

    By Steve Davis, ESPNsoccernet

    Monday, September 14, 2009

    Where things stand in MLS after the 26th week of play: 1. Playoff reset: This baby is stacked and packed tighter than a corned beef sandwich at the Carnegie Deli. We'll start by hurrying past the "also rans." San Jose and New York are thinking "2010." Dallas and Kansas City are still wishing upon the dimmest of stars for 2009; they probably need to win five of their last six for any chance. So don't save the date just yet. Otherwise, the other 11 sides are within nine slender point ...

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