Huntsville City FC are heading for the playoffs.
The Rocket Men booked their postseason ticket with a 2-1 win over Red Bull New York II on Decision Day, squeezing into the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference on the final day of the year.
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— MLS NEXT Pro (@MLSNEXTPRO) September 20, 2026
After a difficult opening to the season that was complicated by injuries and international call-ups, Huntsville went 7-3-3 down the stretch to climb into ninth place in the Eastern Conference.
Led by nine goals from both Maximus Ekk and Malachi Molina, as well as the late-season emergence of Zidane Yáñez, the Rocket Men head into the playoffs as one of the most in-form teams in the East. Since July, they've picked up the fourth-most points in the league, rounding into form at a crucial time.
Huntsville will open their postseason campaign in the playoff round against Red Bull New York II after the international break, with the match set to take place between October 9 and 11.
