The MLS slate is light today, so the agenda leans on the latest wire movement. A surprise ruling reshapes the knockout-round outlook.

ON THE SLATE

• No MLS games are on today's schedule. A surprise ruling reshapes the knockout-round outlook.

LOOKING AHEAD

• The next checkpoint is the follow-through from MLS coverage, with the wire carrying the next result as soon as it lands.

FROM THE WIRE

• A club ritual reaches the World Cup stage.
• Free entry is closed for today's gathering.
• A cryptic message raises roster questions.

Next update lands with the next live turn or final result.