With the Foxes needing six wins to hit its projected target, it’s going to need to find some road success as well as take care of business at home, where it plays six of its final 10 games.

1. at LA Galaxy II, August 9 – The first step for Fresno is going to be ensuring it bounces back from its loss in Sacramento with victory against Los Dos on Thursday night. The good news for the Foxes is Los Dos are on a four-game winless streak, but the Galaxy II have claimed some notable results at home this season which means the side will need to be fully focused to get all three points here.

2. Saint Louis FC, August 18 – The biggest games Fresno will face are what can be termed six-pointers as the side squares off with teams in is in direct competition with for a postseason berth. Saint Louis’ visit to Chukchansi Park certainly fits that definition, with STLFC currently sitting with a higher points-per-game rate than the Foxes. Victory here not only pulls the playoffs closer, but also puts a dent in one of the other challenger’s hopes.

3. at Swope Park Rangers, September 9 – If you’re going to overtake someone, you’re going to need to beat them when you get the chance. A visit to Swope Park is rarely easy, but the Rangers have softened a little on home turf since their undefeated streak came to an end on July 10 in back-to-back home losses to Sacramento Republic FC and Orange County SC. SPR is on a six-game winless streak overall going into Saturday’s game with Portland, Fresno will be hoping its hosts are still in a slump when they arrive.

4. Portland Timbers 2, September 22 – Just as with their game against Swope Park, the Foxes have a big chance to gain ground on one of the teams they’re chasing. This matchup has the added bonus of being on home turf as the side looks to replicate the 4-2 victory it took at Merlo Field on July 8.

5. at Rio Grande Valley FC, September 29 – The Toros have admittedly been tough at home, meaning this game could easily fall into the second category we’ll get into shortly, but the Foxes will need to be aggressive as they go into H-E-B Park, especially if they’ve missed the mark elsewhere earlier in this list. Fresno will be well aware of the threat RGVFC possesses, at least, after the Toros rallied on them twice at Chukchansi Park in a 2-2 draw on May 9.

6. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, October 5 – It’s the penultimate game of the season for both, which means it could be win or go home time for both the Foxes and the Switchbacks in the race for the playoffs. That should ratchet up the intensity for both sides, which will almost certainly be in must-win mode for the playoff lives.