2017

PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day?

Darwin Ceren vs. Vancouver - 2017

It all comes down to Decision Day presented by AT&T.


There's still plenty on the line come this Sunday, when all 22 MLS clubs will kick off at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT. Here's what they're fighting for:


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PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - ATL

Atlanta United FC


Atlanta United will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:


  • Atlanta United win vs. Toronto FC on Sunday and ...
  • New York City FC tie or lose vs. Columbus Crew SC on Sunday and ...
  • Chicago Fire tie or lose vs. Houston Dynamo on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - CHI

Chicago Fire


Chicago Fire will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:


  • Chicago Fire win vs. Houston Dynamo on Sunday and ...
  • New York City FC tie or lose vs. Columbus Crew SC on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - CLB

Columbus Crew SC


Columbus Crew SC will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:


  • Columbus Crew SC win vs. New York City FC on Sunday and ...
  • Chicago Fire tie or lose vs. Houston Dynamo on Sunday and ...
  • Atlanta United tie or lose vs. Toronto FC on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - DAL

FC Dallas


FC Dallas will clinch a berth in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs if:


  • FC Dallas win vs. LA Galaxy on Sunday and ...
  • San Jose Earthquakes tie or lose vs. Minnesota United FC on Sunday
  • – OR –
  • FC Dallas tie vs. LA Galaxy on Sunday and ...
  • San Jose Earthquakes lose vs. Minnesota United FC on Sunday and ...
  • Real Salt Lake tie or lose vs. Sporting Kansas City on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - NYC

New York City FC


New York City FC will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:


  • New York City FC win vs. Columbus Crew SC on Sunday
  • – OR –
  • New York City FC tie vs. Columbus Crew SC on Sunday and ...
  • Chicago Fire tie or lose vs. Houston Dynamo on Sunday and ...
  • Atlanta United tie or lose vs. Toronto FC on Sunday




Portland Timbers


Portland Timbers will clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference if:


  • Portland Timbers win vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday


Portland Timbers will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:


  • Portland Timbers tie vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday and ...
  • Seattle Sounders FC tie or lose vs. Colorado Rapids on Sunday and ...
  • Sporting Kansas City tie or lose vs. Real Salt Lake on Sunday
  • – OR –
  • Seattle Sounders FC lose vs. Colorado Rapids on Sunday and ...
  • Sporting Kansas City tie or lose vs. Real Salt Lake on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - RSL

Real Salt Lake


Real Salt Lake will clinch a berth in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs if:


  • Real Salt Lake win vs. Sporting Kansas City on Sunday and ...
  • San Jose Earthquakes tie or lose vs. Minnesota United FC on Sunday and ...
  • FC Dallas tie or lose vs. LA Galaxy on Sunday
  • – OR –
  • Real Salt Lake tie vs. Sporting Kansas City on Sunday and ...
  • San Jose Earthquakes lose vs. Minnesota United FC on Sunday and ...
  • FC Dallas lose vs. LA Galaxy on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - SJ

San Jose


San Jose Earthquakes will clinch a berth in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs if:


  • San Jose Earthquakes win vs. Minnesota United FC on Sunday
  • – OR –
  • San Jose Earthquakes tie vs. Minnesota United FC on Sunday and ...
  • FC Dallas tie or lose vs. LA Galaxy on Sunday and ...
  • Real Salt Lake tie or lose vs. Sporting Kansas City on Sunday
  • – OR –
  • FC Dallas lose vs. LA Galaxy on Sunday and ...
  • Real Salt Lake lose vs. Sporting Kansas City on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - SEA

Seattle Sounders FC


Seattle Sounders FC will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:


  • Seattle Sounders FC win vs. Colorado Rapids on Sunday
  • – OR –
  • Seattle Sounders FC tie vs. Colorado Rapids on Sunday and ...
  • Portland Timbers lose vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday and ...
  • Sporting Kansas City tie or lose vs. Real Salt Lake on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - SKC

Sporting Kansas City


Sporting Kansas City will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:


  • Sporting Kansas City win vs. Real Salt Lake on Sunday and ...
  • Portland Timbers tie or lose vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday and ...
  • Seattle Sounders FC tie or lose vs. Colorado Rapids on Sunday



PLAYOFF PUSH: What's on the line around MLS on Decision Day? - VAN

Vancouver Whitecaps FC


Vancouver Whitecaps FC will clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference if:


  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC win or tie vs. Portland Timbers on Sunday


Vancouver Whitecaps FC will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:


  • Seattle Sounders FC tie or lose vs. Colorado Rapids on Sunday