Sporting can clinch playoff spot on Friday
Sporting can clinch playoff spot on Friday
It's pretty simple for Sporting KC. If they beat Chicago or Columbus loses, they will clinch a spot in the playoffs. Through 30 matches (four remaining), Sporting are 10 points above sixth place Columbus. This means that after this week's matches, Sporting would need to maintain that 10 point gap to guarantee a playoff spot. A number of results can make this happen including a Sporting win, Columbus loss, or a draw for both teams. The only other team capable of clinching this week in the Eastern Conference is Chicago who have five matches remaining and are two points behind Sporting.
Remaining Schedule
Sept 28 vs Chicago, Oct 7 at Columbus, Oct 20 at New York, Oct 24 vs Philadelphia
Current Standings
| Team | Points | Matches Remaining |
| Sporting KC | 55 | 4 |
| Chicago Fire | 53 | 5 |
| NY Red Bulls | 50 | 4 |
| DC United | 50 | 4 |
| Houston Dynamo | 46 | 4 |
| Columbus Crew | 45 | 4 |
Scenarios
Sporting KC wil clinch a playoff spot if
- They defeat Chicago
- They draw with Chicago and Columbus loses or gets a draw against Philadelphia
- They lose to Chicago and Columbus loses against Philadelphia