Atlético have now dropped their third in a row, but are somehow still within striking distance of the postseason. We'll need to hit the ground running coming out of the break if we want to make a late run at it. Up first, we've got a home fixture against Olympique, who are themselves battling for the top spot in the table, so this'll be a tough one. This week, we're featuring M Tomáš Souček, who scored our only goal of the match against Joburg.

Following a draw against Roma, we're sitting in a tougher situation, needing to make up 6 points on Sydney  Harbour FC and 5 on Olympique de Bastille to claim the top spot. With no games against them left, all we can do is play our games, win our matches, and hope for them to stumble. We'll stay in Cairo for our next matchup, as St. Mungo FC is coming to Egypt for a game at The Pyramid. They're coming off an upset of Amsterdam KVV and are in the thick of the playoff hunt, so we'll have to bring our best. We're at home, so of course we're in the main kit, and we'll be featuring Jørgen Strand Larsen again, as he was far and away our top performer last week by punching in our only goal of the contest. #TheGoldStandard

With 3 weeks remaining, only two teams are mathematically eliminated, FC Tokyo Sakura and CF Federal. Both, however, have the chance to affect the playoff race, as both have at least one game against the teams still in contention for the final playoff spot over their remaining three games.

Speaking of the playoffs, this was a big week, as three more teams have clinched their playoff spot to join Inter Istanbul, Sydney Harbour FC, Olympique de Bastille, and Eye of the Sun FC. Those three teams are Amsterdam KVV, 1. VfV 1158 Munich, and Bukchon Hanok Stripes.

That leaves 5 teams and one playoff spot with three weeks remaining. Club de Ragatas do Independencia is in the driver's seat, sitting 3 points ahead of FC Alfa Roma, both St. Mungo FC and Joburg City 94 are 4 points back, and Atlético Barcelona 7 points back. This week sees Club de Ragatas do Independencia heading to Australia to take on the team at the top of the table, Sydney Harbour FC. FC Alfa Roma hosts Bukchon Hanok Stripes, fresh off their first ever playoff berth in their first ever AltLiga season. St. Mungo hosts Olympique de Bastille, who are sitting only one point back on the top of the table. Joburg City 94 hosts the defending champions, 1. VfV 1158 Munich. And Atlético Barcelona heads to Japan to face FC Tokyo Sakura as they go for the season sweep to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

A second straight loss leaves Eye of the Sun reeling, but we get back at it for this big game, as we host CF Federal for the final home game of the regular season. The Pyramid will be rocking in this one, as we look to get back on track and start moving back up the ladder. We'll be in the main kits for this one, and feature midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who led the way with a great effort in the loss last week. #TheGoldStandard

Following the win over CF Federal last week, we sit at 4th on the table. A win in either of the last two matchups will guarantee a home matchup in the first round of the playoffs, and there's an outside shot at the top spot in the table. To get there, we'll need to win out and get some help, so we'll focus on our side of things. This week, we head to South America and Brazil, as Sao Paolo and Club de Ragatas do Independencia host Eye of the Sun FC. Ragatas is still looking to lock up their own playoff spot, and a win this week will clinch it, so we'll be facing a driven team. We'll be in the clash kits for this one, and our featured player is goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who faced a plethora of shots last week, turning away seven while only allowing one against Federal. #TheGoldStandard