After playing to a scoreless draw in the third game of the best-of-three series, No. 6-seed NYCFC prevailed over third-seeded Cincinnati in a nine-round penalty kick shootout to claim a decisive victory.

A scoreless deadlock in regulation gave way to a penalty kick shootout, and the sequence served as a worthy showcase for two U.S. men’s national team hopefuls in goal: Matt Freese of NYCFC and Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano.

The MLS Cup Playoffs continue this evening with a trio of decisive third matches from the Eastern Conference, including Atlanta United’s trip to Miami in search of a major upset.Here is what has