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Who's in? Playoff scenarios for MLS' penultimate weekend

Chris Pontius celebrates his goal vs. New England with D.C. teammates

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