MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card Match Update

Current Standings as of November 3, 2023

As we head into the final stretch of the MLS regular season, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. In the Eastern Conference, FC Cincinnati has clinched the Supporters' Shield with a record of 22-5-7, while the Philadelphia Union, Atlanta United FC, and NYCFC are all battling for the remaining top three spots. In the Western Conference, LAFC has already secured the Supporters' Shield with a record of 21-4-9, while the Seattle Sounders, FC Dallas, and Vancouver Whitecaps are all vying for the remaining top three spots.

Remaining Schedule and Key Matchups

There are just two weeks remaining in the regular season, and there are still several key matchups that will determine the final standings. In the Eastern Conference, FC Cincinnati will host the Philadelphia Union on November 5th, while Atlanta United FC will travel to face NYCFC on November 6th. In the Western Conference, LAFC will host the Seattle Sounders on November 5th, while FC Dallas will travel to face the Vancouver Whitecaps on November 6th.

Playoff Format

The top seven teams in each conference will qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. The top three teams in each conference will earn a bye to the semifinals, while the remaining four teams will compete in a single-elimination wild-card round. The wild-card round will be played on November 12th and 13th, with the winners advancing to the semifinals.

Teams in Contention

There are several teams in contention for the remaining playoff spots in both conferences. In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia Union, Atlanta United FC, and NYCFC are all within three points of each other. In the Western Conference, the Seattle Sounders, FC Dallas, and Vancouver Whitecaps are all within two points of each other.

Conclusion

The MLS Cup Playoffs are always an exciting time, and this year's race for the playoffs is sure to be no different. With several teams still in contention for the remaining playoff spots, there is sure to be plenty of drama in the final two weeks of the regular season.