The calendar now reads September, meaning it is crunch time for many sides in the thick of the playoff race in Major League Soccer. 

As each week passes, the tension grows and the reliance on stars to deliver multiplies. 

In the matches this weekend in MLS, a few stars will be asked to lead their respective teams to victory, but they will have to get past road blocks in the form of difficult matchups.

Continue reading for a look at the 10 key battles to watch across the league this weekend. 

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