Three teams can clinch an Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs spot in Matchday 34, while two teams can be eliminated from contention.
New England will clinch a berth in the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs if:
- ✅ New England win/draw at Chicago or…
- ✅ D.C. lose/draw vs. New York
UPDATE: New England clinched via both scenarios above.
Atlanta will clinch a berth in the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs if:
- ✅ Atlanta win vs. Montréal or…
- Atlanta draw vs. Montréal AND D.C. lose/draw vs. New York AND Chicago lose/draw vs. New England or…
- Atlanta draw vs. Montréal AND D.C. lose/draw vs. New York AND Charlotte lose/draw at Cincinnati
UPDATE: Atlanta clinched after beating Montréal.
Nashville will clinch a berth in the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs if:
- ❌ Nashville win at San Jose AND D.C. lose/draw vs. New York AND Charlotte lose/draw at Cincinnati AND Miami lose/draw at Orlando or…
- ❌ Nashville win at San Jose AND D.C. lose/draw vs. New York AND Charlotte lose/draw at Cincinnati AND Chicago lose/draw vs. New England or…
- ❌ Nashville win at San Jose AND D.C. lose/draw vs. New York AND Miami lose/draw at Orlando AND Chicago lose/draw vs. New England
UPDATE: Nashville drew at San Jose and cannot clinch.
Elimination scenarios
Toronto will be eliminated from the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs if:
- ✅ Toronto lose/draw at NYCFC or…
- D.C. win/draw vs. New York or…
- Chicago win vs. New England or…
- Charlotte win at Cincinnati or…
- Miami win at Orlando
UPDATE: Toronto lost at NYCFC and are eliminated.
Colorado will be eliminated from the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs if:
- ✅ Colorado lose/draw at Portland or…
- Dallas win vs. Columbus AND Minnesota win vs. St. Louis AND Kansas City win vs. Houston AND San Jose win/draw vs. Nashville or…
- Dallas win vs. Columbus AND Minnesota win vs. St. Louis AND Kansas City win vs. Houston AND Austin win vs. LA
UPDATE: Colorado lost at Portland and are eliminated.