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MLS Cup Playoff verdicts: Here's who qualified and who was eliminated in Week 22

Fafa Picault celebrates - FC Dallas

FC Dallas were the only team to clinch a playoff berth in Week 22, becoming the latest team to join the postseason with their 3-0 victory in the Texas Derby over Houston.


Meanwhile, in the race for the 2020 Supporters' Shield, the Philadelphia Union lost their Week 22 match in Columbus and that result allowed Toronto FC to catch up to them on points with their win against Inter Miami. Columbus and Portland are also still in the Shield race, but they need to win out and hope Toronto and Philly both lose on Decision Day presented by AT&T.


The Houston Dynamo were the first MLS team mathematically eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday and they were joined by FC Cincinnati (East) and Real Salt Lake (West) on Sunday. 


Here are the teams to qualify thus far:


  • East (8 of 10 berths): Columbus Crew SC, Nashville SC, New England, NYCFC, NY Red Bulls, Orlando City, Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC
  • West (6 of 8 berths): FC Dallas, LAFC, Minnesota United FC, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, Sporting KC


And here are the teams that have been eliminated to date: 


  • East (1 of 4): FC Cincinnati
  • West (2 of 4): Houston Dynamo, Real Salt Lake


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MLS Cup Playoff verdicts: Here's who qualified and who was eliminated in Week 22 - CIN

FC Cincinnati


Cincinnati were eliminated from playoff contention after losing 2-0 to Atlanta United.



MLS Cup Playoff verdicts: Here's who qualified and who was eliminated in Week 22 - DAL

FC Dallas


FC Dallas clinched a berth in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs after a 3-0 win against Houston on Saturday.



MLS Cup Playoff verdicts: Here's who qualified and who was eliminated in Week 22 - HOU

Houston Dynamo


Houston were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to FC Dallas on Saturday.



MLS Cup Playoff verdicts: Here's who qualified and who was eliminated in Week 22 - RSL

Real Salt Lake


Real Salt Lake were eliminated from playoff contention:


  • Salt Lake lose vs. LA Galaxy  âœ“ [LA 2, RSL 1] AND ...
  • Colorado win vs. Seattle ✓ [COL 3, SEA 1]