Playoffs Standings: If postseason started today

Who would make it into the MLS Cup playoffs if the season ended today? 

Last update: Includes games of Wednesday, August 24

Western Conference PTS GP GD LA Galaxy 51 26 17 Seattle Sounders FC 45 26 9 FC Dallas 43 26 6

Eastern Conference PTS GP GD Columbus Crew 40 25 5 Sporting Kansas City 36 25 5 Houston Dynamo 35 26 2

Wild Card Race PTS GP GD Colorado Rapids 41 27 5 Real Salt Lake 36 23 12 Philadelphia Union 34 24 6 New York Red Bulls 32 26 4 Portland Timbers 32 26 -8 Chivas USA 31 26 3 D.C. United 31 24 -1 San Jose Earthquakes 25 25 -8 Chicago Fire 24 25 -5 New England Revolution 23 26 -13 Toronto FC 23 27 -23 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 18 25 -16

Currently in playoff position as Top 3 conf. finisher   Currently in playoff position as wild-card finisher   Currently out of playoff position The top three finishers in each conference, based on regular season points (six automatic berths) The next best four clubs based on regular season points, irrespective of conference (four wild cards) The four wild cards will play single elimination games against each other, with higher seeds hosting (1 vs. 4; 2 vs. 3). These play-in games are part of the MLS Cup Playoffs. After the two play-in games conclude, the lowest remaining seed will face the Supporters’ Shield winner in the Conference Semifinals; the other will face the No. 1 seed in the opposite conference from the Supporters’ Shield winner. For complete playoff format and tiebreakers, click here.