So it comes down to this: Two weeks, 19 matches, four unclaimed playoffs spots, six clubs.
Here's how it all works out:
Club |
Will clinch playoff spot if: |
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<ul><li>
D.C. United win or tie vs. Columbus Crew on Saturday</li></ul><p class="rtecenter" style="">OR</p><ul><li>
Houston Dynamo lose vs. Philadelphia Union on Saturday</li></ul> |
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<ul><li>
New York Red Bulls win vs. Sporting Kansas City on Saturday</li></ul><p class="rtecenter" style="">OR</p><ul><li>
Columbus Crew lose vs. D.C. United on Saturday</li></ul><p class="rtecenter" style="">OR</p><ul><li>
New York Red Bulls tie vs. Sporting Kansas City on Saturday AND</li><li>
Houston Dynamo lose vs. Philadelphia Union on Saturday OR</li><li>
Columbus Crew tie vs. D.C. United on Saturday</li></ul> |
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<ul><li>
Houston Dynamo win vs. Philadelphia Union on Saturday</li></ul><p class="rtecenter" style="">AND</p><ul><li>
Columbus Crew lose vs. D.C. United on Saturday</li></ul> |
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<ul><li>
Vancouver Whitecaps FC win vs. Portland Timbers on Sunday</li></ul><p class="rtecenter" style="">OR</p><ul><li>
FC Dallas lose vs. Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday</li></ul><p class="rtecenter" style="">OR</p><ul><li>
Vancouver Whitecaps FC tie vs. Portland Timbers on Sunday AND</li><li>
FC Dallas tie vs. Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday</li></ul> |
Also, the San Jose Earthquakes will win the Supporters’ Shield IF
- San Jose Earthquakes win vs. LA Galaxy on Sunday
OR
- Sporting Kansas City lose or tie vs. New York Red Bulls on Saturday