The winner will claim the final spot in this summer’s Club World Cup, a star-studded 32-team tournament set to take place from June 14-July 13 in 12 cities across the United States, ending with the semifinals and final at MetLife Stadium.

They'll be in this playoff due to Mexican team Club Leon being banned due to multi-club ownership rules. Leon appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport but lost that appeal, leaving it in FIFA's hands as to how they'd be replaced.

The MLS club not only is looking to expand its brand globally while earning $9.55 million for making tournament, but forging a pathway to lucrative future.