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NEW YORK (Monday, October 13, 2025) – Below are the clinching scenarios for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs for the matches that will be played on Decision Day this Saturday, October 18.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH: Philadelphia Union, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF, Charlotte FC, New York City FC, Nashville SC, Orlando City SC, Chicago Fire FC, Columbus Crew
ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION: New York Red Bulls, New England Revolution, Toronto FC, CF Montréal, Atlanta United, D.C. United
CHARLOTTE FC (56 points, 18-13-2)
Charlotte FC clinches home-field advantage in Round One Best-of-3 Series with:
- Charlotte FC WIN vs. Philadelphia Union OR
- Charlotte FC DRAW vs. Philadelphia Union AND New York City FC LOSS/DRAW vs. Seattle Sounders FC OR
- Nashville SC LOSS/DRAW vs. Inter Miami CF AND New York City FC LOSS vs. Seattle Sounders FC
NEW YORK CITY FC (56 points, 17-11-5)
New York City FC clinches home-field advantage in Round One Best-of-3 Series with:
- New York City FC WIN vs. Seattle Sounders FC AND Charlotte FC LOSS/DRAW vs. Philadelphia Union OR
- New York City FC DRAW vs. Seattle Sounders FC AND Charlotte FC LOSS vs. Philadelphia Union AND Nashville SC LOSS/DRAW vs. Inter Miami CF
NASHVILLE SC (54 points, 16-11-6)
Nashville SC clinches home-field advantage in Round One Best-of-3 Series with:
- Nashville SC WIN vs. Inter Miami CF AND Charlotte FC LOSS vs. Philadelphia Union AND New York City FC LOSS/DRAW vs. Seattle Sounders FC
WESTERN CONFERENCE
CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH: Vancouver Whitecaps FC, San Diego FC, LAFC, Minnesota United FC, Seattle Sounders FC, Austin FC, Portland Timbers
ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION: Houston Dynamo FC, St. Louis CITY SC, Sporting Kansas City, LA Galaxy
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC (63 points, 18-6-9)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC clinches No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with:
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC WIN/DRAW vs. FC Dallas OR
- San Diego FC LOSS/DRAW at Portland Timbers
SAN DIEGO FC (60 points, 18-9-6)
San Diego FC clinches No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with:
- San Diego FC WIN at Portland Timbers AND Vancouver Whitecaps FC LOSS vs. FC Dallas
FC DALLAS (41 points, 10-12-11)
FC Dallas clinches Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
- FC Dallas WIN at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- FC Dallas DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC AND Colorado Rapids LOSS/DRAW vs. LAFC OR
- FC Dallas DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC AND Real Salt Lake LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC OR
- San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW vs. Austin FC AND Colorado Rapids LOSS vs. LAFC OR
- San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW vs. Austin FC AND Real Salt Lake LOSS at St. Louis CITY SC OR
- Colorado Rapids LOSS vs. LAFC AND Real Salt Lake LOSS at St. Louis CITY SC
REAL SALT LAKE (40 points, 12-17-4)
Real Salt Lake clinches Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
- Real Salt Lake WIN at St. Louis CITY SC OR
- Real Salt Lake DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC AND Colorado Rapids LOSS/DRAW vs. LAFC OR
- Real Salt Lake DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC AND FC Dallas LOSS at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW vs. Austin FC AND Colorado Rapids LOSS vs. LAFC
COLORADO RAPIDS (40 points, 11-15-7)
The Colorado Rapids clinch an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
- Colorado Rapids WIN vs. LAFC AND Real Salt Lake LOSS/DRAW at St. Louis CITY SC OR
- Colorado Rapids WIN vs. LAFC AND FC Dallas LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- Colorado Rapids DRAW vs. LAFC AND Real Salt Lake LOSS at St. Louis CITY SC AND FC Dallas LOSS at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- Colorado Rapids DRAW vs. LAFC AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW vs. Austin FC AND FC Dallas LOSS at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- Colorado Rapids DRAW vs LAFC AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW vs Austin FC AND Real Salt Lake LOSS at St. Louis CITY SC
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (38 points, 10-15-8)
The San Jose Earthquakes clinch an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
- San Jose Earthquakes WIN vs. Austin FC AND Colorado Rapids LOSS/DRAW vs. LAFC AND Real Salt Lake LOSS at St. Louis CITY SC OR
- San Jose Earthquakes WIN vs. Austin FC AND Colorado Rapids LOSS/DRAW vs. LAFC AND FC Dallas LOSS at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- San Jose Earthquakes WIN vs. Austin FC AND Real Salt Lake LOSS at St. Louis CITY SC AND FC Dallas LOSS at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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