ShareSan Diego FC and Sporting Kansas City only have pride to play for on Decision Day, but both are looking to finish their seasons with a win.Mikey Varas was thrilled with how San Diego FC played in their win over St. Louis City SC last weekend and insists they still have things to play for against Sporting Kansas City.After a stunning success in their expansion season, San Diego will not be playing in the MLS playoffs this time around, as they sit 13th in the Western Conference on 38 points, five adrift of ninth place.In fact, there is nothing riding on this game for either team, though San Diego are trying to finish the season on a high, having ended their 10-game winless streak with their 1-0 victory over St. Louis.And Varas is keen to give the fans something to cheer about on Decision Day and build on what they did last weekend."[The win over St. Louis] shows the character of the group," he said."There's still a lot to play for, first and foremost the honour of the city and the fans, and secondly, because it's our duty as competitors."We also want to start winning next season right now, and the last thing is out of personal pride for ourselves."The boys showed a ton of fight and a ton of quality against a phenomenal opponent and a team that's well coached."Sporting KC were ruled out of the playoffs quite some time ago as they prop up the West, sitting 15th with only 23 points.They are currently on a seven-game winless streak, though their last victory did come on the road, over the Houston Dynamo back on September 26.Their biggest issue has been their defence, having conceded 81 goals this term, though head coach Raphael Wicky believes there have been signs of improvement."There are still moments where we can play a little bit and where we have to be less sloppy and lose fewer easy balls to then give the other team these moments," he said after a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas."But I believe there is a group getting together and, I have said this a few times now, I strongly believe if this group we have is at one point fully healthy and fit, with some other players who will join next year, there will be a competitive team. I believe strongly in that."PLAYERS TO WATCHSan Diego FC – Anders DreyerSan Diego's lone goal against St. Louis came from Dreyer, who is their leading scorer this season with 15.It is Dreyer's second straight season with 15+ goals (19 in 2025), with no other San Diego player netting more than 12 in a single season.Sporting Kansas City – Stefan ClevelandSporting KC have allowed 81 goals this season, the most in a single campaign in MLS history.Sporting's current goal differential of -42 would be the second-lowest in a single season in MLS history, besting only FC Cincinnati's 2019 season (-44), and Cleveland will be determined not to make unwanted history.MATCH PREDICTION: SAN DIEGO FC WINSan Diego have never lost to Sporting KC in three all-time meetings (W2 D1) and have never conceded a goal against them.It is the only time San Diego have kept three straight clean sheets against any opponent across all competitions.Varas' side secured a 1-0 win over St. Louis to end a run of 10 straight games without a win (D5 L5). They won their first three MLS matches this season, but have won just six of 30 since then (D11 L13).Sporting's 1-1 draw with Dallas extended their winless streak to seven games (D2 L5). It was Kansas City's 32nd MLS match allowing a goal this season, which ties the most matches conceding a goal in a single regular season by any team in MLS history.OPTA WIN PROBABILITYSan Diego FC – 62.1%Draw – 20%Sporting Kansas City – 17.9%San Diego FC and Sporting Kansas City only have pride to play for on Decision Day, but both are looking to finish their seasons with a win.Mikey Varas was thrilled with how San Diego FC played in their win over St. Louis City SC last weekend and insists they still have things to play for against Sporting Kansas City.After a stunning success in their expansion season, San Diego will not be playing in the MLS playoffs this time around, as they sit 13th in the Western Conference on 38 points, five adrift of ninth place.In fact, there is nothing riding on this game for either team, though San Diego are trying to finish the season on a high, having ended their 10-game winless streak with their 1-0 victory over St. Louis.And Varas is keen to give the fans something to cheer about on Decision Day and build on what they did last weekend."[The win over St. Louis] shows the character of the group," he said."There's still a lot to play for, first and foremost the honour of the city and the fans, and secondly, because it's our duty as competitors."We also want to start winning next season right now, and the last thing is out of personal pride for ourselves."The boys showed a ton of fight and a ton of quality against a phenomenal opponent and a team that's well coached."Sporting KC were ruled out of the playoffs quite some time ago as they prop up the West, sitting 15th with only 23 points.They are currently on a seven-game winless streak, though their last victory did come on the road, over the Houston Dynamo back on September 26.Their biggest issue has been their defence, having conceded 81 goals this term, though head coach Raphael Wicky believes there have been signs of improvement."There are still moments where we can play a little bit and where we have to be less sloppy and lose fewer easy balls to then give the other team these moments," he said after a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas."But I believe there is a group getting together and, I have said this a few times now, I strongly believe if this group we have is at one point fully healthy and fit, with some other players who will join next year, there will be a competitive team. I believe strongly in that."PLAYERS TO WATCHSan Diego FC – Anders DreyerSan Diego's lone goal against St. Louis came from Dreyer, who is their leading scorer this season with 15.It is Dreyer's second straight season with 15+ goals (19 in 2025), with no other San Diego player netting more than 12 in a single season.Sporting Kansas City – Stefan ClevelandSporting KC have allowed 81 goals this season, the most in a single campaign in MLS history.Sporting's current goal differential of -42 would be the second-lowest in a single season in MLS history, besting only FC Cincinnati's 2019 season (-44), and Cleveland will be determined not to make unwanted history.MATCH PREDICTION: SAN DIEGO FC WINSan Diego have never lost to Sporting KC in three all-time meetings (W2 D1) and have never conceded a goal against them.It is the only time San Diego have kept three straight clean sheets against any opponent across all competitions.Varas' side secured a 1-0 win over St. Louis to end a run of 10 straight games without a win (D5 L5). They won their first three MLS matches this season, but have won just six of 30 since then (D11 L13).Sporting's 1-1 draw with Dallas extended their winless streak to seven games (D2 L5). It was Kansas City's 32nd MLS match allowing a goal this season, which ties the most matches conceding a goal in a single regular season by any team in MLS history.OPTA WIN PROBABILITYSan Diego FC – 62.1%Draw – 20%Sporting Kansas City – 17.9%