Playoff Scenarios

How FC Dallas & Real Salt Lake can clinch playoffs this weekend

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On Saturday, FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake can clinch the final two Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs places in the Western Conference – officially rounding out the entire 18-team field.

Should Dallas and RSL secure their spots ahead of Decision Day, the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes would be eliminated from playoff contention.

Dallas will clinch a berth in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs if:

  1. Dallas win at LA

Salt Lake will clinch a berth in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs if:

  1. Salt Lake win at Seattle
ELIMINATION SCENARIOS

Colorado will be eliminated from Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs contention if:

  1. Dallas win at LA AND Salt Lake win at Seattle

San Jose will be eliminated from Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs contention if:

  1. Dallas win/draw at LA AND Salt Lake win/draw at Seattle