With the calendar flipping over to October, the final push for the playoffs has begun in Major League Soccer. 

Most of the focus for the next four weeks will be on the Eastern Conference, where five teams are battling for the final two spots. 

The playoff picture in the East could drastically change once again in Week 30 with two massive showdowns Saturday. 

Out in the Western Conference, the top four teams have been decided, but the fifth and final position is still up for grabs between two rivals. 

With that in mind, our six key battles to watch will focus on the key matches that will play a major role in helping us figure out the playoff participants. 

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