Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Clinching Scenarios - Matchday 35 (September 30 - October 1)
September 29, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK - Below are the clinching scenarios for the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs for Matchday 35, which will be played on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH: FC Cincinnati, Orlando City SC, Columbus Crew, Philadelphia Union, Atlanta United, New England Revolution
ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION: Toronto FC
FC CINCINNATI (62 points, 18-4-8)
FC Cincinnati clinches the Supporters' Shield with:
FC Cincinnati WIN at Toronto FC OR
FC Cincinnati DRAW at Toronto FC AND New England Revolution LOSS/DRAW vs. Charlotte FC AND Orlando City SC LOSS/DRAW vs. CF Montréal OR
New England Revolution LOSS/DRAW vs. Charlotte FC AND Orlando City SC LOSS/DRAW vs. CF Montréal AND Philadelphia Union LOSS/DRAW at Columbus Crew AND St. Louis CITY SC LOSS/DRAW vs. Sporting Kansas CityFC Cincinnati clinches the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with:
FC Cincinnati WIN at Toronto FC OR
FC Cincinnati DRAW at Toronto FC AND New England Revolution LOSS/DRAW vs. Charlotte FC AND Orlando City SC LOSS/DRAW vs. CF Montréal OR
New England Revolution LOSS/DRAW vs. Charlotte FC AND Orlando City SC LOSS/DRAW vs. CF Montréal AND Philadelphia Union LOSS/DRAW at Columbus CrewNASHVILLE SC (44 points, 12-9-8)
Nashville SC clinches Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
Nashville SC WIN vs. Seattle Sounders FC OR
Nashville SC DRAW vs. Seattle Sounders FC AND D.C. United LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC AND New York Red Bulls LOSS/DRAW vs. Chicago Fire FC AND NYCFC LOSS/DRAW at Inter Miami CF OR
Nashville SC DRAW vs. Seattle Sounders FC AND D.C. United LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC AND New York Red Bulls LOSS/DRAW vs. Chicago Fire FC AND Charlotte FC LOSS at New England Revolution OR
Nashville SC DRAW vs. Seattle Sounders FC AND New York Red Bulls DRAW vs. Chicago Fire FC AND Inter Miami CF LOSS vs. NYCFC AND Charlotte FC LOSS at New England Revolution OR
D.C. United LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC AND New York Red Bulls DRAW vs. Chicago Fire FC AND NYCFC DRAW at Inter Miami CF OR
D.C. United LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC AND New York Red Bulls LOSS vs. Chicago Fire FC AND NYCFC DRAW at Inter Miami CF AND Charlotte FC LOSS/DRAW at New England Revolution OR
D.C. United LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC AND New York Red Bulls DRAW vs. Chicago Fire FC AND NYCFC LOSS at Inter Miami CF AND Charlotte FC LOSS/DRAW at New England RevolutionWESTERN CONFERENCE
CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH: St. Louis CITY SC
ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION: Colorado Rapids
ST. LOUIS CITY SC (53 points, 16-10-5)
St. Louis CITY SC clinches the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with:
St. Louis CITY SC WIN vs. Sporting Kansas City AND LAFC LOSS/DRAW vs. Real Salt Lake AND Seattle Sounders FC LOSS/DRAW at Nashville SCLOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB (45 points, 12-9-9)
Los Angeles Football Club clinches Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
LAFC WIN vs. Real Salt LakeSEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (45 points, 12-9-9)
Seattle Sounders FC clinches Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
Seattle Sounders FC WIN at Nashville SCHOUSTON DYNAMO FC (43 points, 12-11-7)
Houston Dynamo FC clinches Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
Houston Dynamo FC WIN vs. FC Dallas AND Minnesota United FC LOSS vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC AND LA Galaxy LOSS vs. Portland Timbers OR
Houston Dynamo FC WIN vs. FC Dallas AND Minnesota United FC LOSS vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC AND LA Galaxy DRAW vs. Portland Timbers AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids OR
Houston Dynamo FC WIN vs. FC Dallas AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW at Minnesota United FC AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids AND LA Galaxy LOSS vs. Portland Timbers OR
Houston Dynamo FC WIN vs. FC Dallas AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS at Minnesota United FC AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids AND LA Galaxy DRAW vs. Portland Timbers AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC OR
Houston Dynamo FC WIN vs. FC Dallas AND Minnesota United FC DRAW vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SCREAL SALT LAKE (43 points, 12-11-7)
Real Salt Lake clinches Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
Real Salt Lake WIN at LAFC AND Minnesota United FC LOSS vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC AND LA Galaxy LOSS vs. Portland Timbers AND FC Dallas LOSS at Houston Dynamo FC OR
Real Salt Lake WIN at LAFC AND Minnesota United FC LOSS vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC AND LA Galaxy LOSS vs. Portland Timbers AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids OR
Real Salt Lake WIN at LAFC AND Minnesota United FC LOSS vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC AND LA Galaxy DRAW vs. Portland Timbers AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids AND FC Dallas LOSS at Houston Dynamo FC OR
Real Salt Lake WIN at LAFC AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW at Minnesota United FC AND FC Dallas LOSS at Houston Dynamo FC AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids AND LA Galaxy LOSS vs. Portland Timbers OR
Real Salt Lake WIN at LAFC AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS at Minnesota United FC AND FC Dallas LOSS at Houston Dynamo FC AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids AND LA Galaxy DRAW vs. Portland Timbers AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC OR
Real Salt Lake WIN at LAFC AND Minnesota United FC DRAW vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND FC Dallas LOSS at Houston Dynamo FC AND Austin FC LOSS/DRAW at Colorado Rapids AND Sporting Kansas City LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC
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