MLS Cup playoffs: Who's in, who's out and the matchups if the postseason began today
There's less than a month left in the season, so we've looked at the table as of today to get a sense of how the MLS Cup playoffs could shape up.
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
15-7-7, 2nd in Major League Soccer
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Vancouver keeps playoff pace with win over Sporting KC
Ryan Gauld scored his third goal since his summer signing as the Vancouver Whitecaps won 2-1 against Sporting Kansas City.
MLS Cup playoffs: The matchups if the postseason began today
There's less than a month left in the season, so we've looked at the table as of today to get a sense of how the MLS Cup playoffs could shape up.
Sporting KC's Hernandez suspended for MLS bets
Sporting Kansas City midfielder Felipe Hernandez has been suspended for the remainder of the MLS season for violating gambling integrity rules.
Russell leads Sporting KC in thrashing of Dynamo
Johnny Russell scored a brace, including a beautiful shot in the 90th minute, as Sporting Kansas City defeated the visiting Houston Dynamo 4-2.
Gadi Kinda helps seal Sporting KC's win vs. Houston (1:02)
Daniel Salloi's brace helps Sporting KC get past FC Dallas
Daniel Salloi scored twice and Johnny Russell added a goal as Sporting Kansas City won 3-1 over short-handed FC Dallas on Wednesday.
Salloi's brace lifts Sporting KC over FC Dallas (1:54)
Sounders top Sporting KC, regain top spot in West
Cristian Roldan and Will Bruin scored as the Seattle Sounders regained the top spot in the Western Conference with a 2-1 victory over SKC.
Sounders fend off conference rivals Sporting KC for the win (1:36)
Sporting KC routs Minnesota to move top of West
Johnny Russell had one goal and two assists and Sporting Kansas City moved into first place in the Western Conference with a 4-0 win over Minnesota.
SKC thrashes Minnesota in 4-0 win (2:02)
Sporting KC score quickly in win over Chicago
Sporting Kansas City scored the fastest two goals in club history and then made the cushion last as they defeated the visiting Chicago Fire 2-0.
Mamadou Fall propels LAFC to rout of Sporting KC
Mamadou Fall scored the first two goals of his Major League Soccer career, leading LAFC to a 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.
LAFC vs. Sporting Kansas City - Game Highlights (1:54)
Rapids earn road draw at Sporting KC
The Colorado Rapids withstood a fierce second-half attack by Sporting Kansas City to hold on for a 1-1 draw in a key Western Conference battle.
Auston Trusty clears ball to save goal for Rapids (0:38)
Kansas City, Minnesota play to scoreless draw
Tim Melia made seven saves as Sporting Kansas City overcame a first-half red card to earn a 0-0 draw with Minnesota United.
Sporting KC's Remi Walter sees red for reckless challenge (0:44)
How MLS clubs balance competitive drive with losing stars in midseason
How can teams let budding young stars move to Europe for the next step of their career while holding on to hope of a cup run? "It's not very easy."
SKC draw with Timbers thanks to Salloi's late goal
Daniel Salloi's goal in second-half stoppage time salvaged a point for Sporting Kansas City in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Wednesday.
Salloi salvages draw in stoppage time for Sporting Kansas City (0:46)
Pulido, Salloi on target as Sporting KC defeat FC Dallas
Alan Pulido and Daniel Salloi scored goals, and the Sporting Kansas City defense made sure that held up with a 2-0 win over FC Dallas on Saturday.
Alan Pulido scores for SKC in win over FC Dallas (0:46)
Leon thrashes Sporting KC 6-1 in Leagues Cup
An under-strength Sporting Kansas City suffered a 6-1 defeat at home to Club Leon in the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup Tuesday.
2021 MLS Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders FC | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | +24 | 58 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +19 | 52 |
| Colorado Rapids | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | +11 | 52 |
| Portland Timbers | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | -1 | 46 |
| LA Galaxy | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | -2 | 45 |
| Minnesota United FC | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 44 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | -1 | 43 |
| Real Salt Lake | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | +3 | 42 |
| LAFC | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | +2 | 40 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | -7 | 36 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | -14 | 30 |
| FC Dallas | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 28 |
| Austin FC | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | -20 | 25 |
2021 Team LeadersMajor League Soccer
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMajor League Soccer
Goal Difference194th
Goals Scored522nd
Assists336th
Goals Conceded336th