The field for the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs increased to 16 Wednesday night as the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes claimed the final two berths in the Western Conference, while the LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps were officially eliminated from contention.
The penultimate week of the regular season will undoubtedly bring some drama either way. First, here's a quick look at who's already punched their tickets heading into Wednesday's six matches:
- East (8 of 10 berths): Columbus Crew SC, Nashville SC, New England, NYCFC, NY Red Bulls, Orlando City, Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC
- West (8 of 8 berths): Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, LAFC, Minnesota United FC, Portland Timbers, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders, Sporting KC
And here are the teams that have been eliminated to date:
- East (1 of 4): FC Cincinnati
- West (4 of 4): Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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Colorado Rapids
Colorado clinched a berth in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs after a 1-0 win over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday.
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose clinched a berth in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs after a 3-2 win over LAFC on Wednesday.
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy will be eliminated from playoff contention if:
- LA Galaxy lose or tie vs. Seattle ✓ [LA 1, SEA 1]
- – OR –
- Colorado win or tie vs. Portland ✓ [COL 1, POR 0] AND ...
- San Jose win vs. LAFC ✓ [SJ 3, LAFC 2]
Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver will be eliminated from playoff contention if:
- San Jose win or tie vs. LAFC ✓ [SJ 3, LAFC 2]
