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·27 August 2025

Matchday 31: Who can clinch playoffs or be eliminated?

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By MLSsoccer staff

This weekend during Matchday 31:

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  • Three teams can clinch an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot.
  • Three teams can be eliminated from Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs contention.

Philadelphia Union

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

  • Philadelphia win at Cincinnati AND New York lose/draw vs. Columbus or...
  • Philadelphia draw at Cincinnati AND New York lose vs. Columbus

FC Cincinnati

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

  1. Cincinnati win vs. Philadelphia AND New York lose/draw vs. Columbus

Minnesota United FC

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

  • Minnesota win vs. Portland or...
  • Minnesota draw vs. Portland AND Colorado lose/draw at Kansas City or...
  • Minnesota draw vs. Portland AND San Jose lose at Austin or...
  • Colorado lose at Kansas City AND Houston lose/draw at St. Louis AND San Jose draw at Austin

Elimination Scenarios

CF Montréal

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

  1. Montréal lose/draw at Toronto or...
  2. New York win vs. Columbus

Toronto FC

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

  1. Toronto lose vs. Montréal AND New York win vs. Columbus

Atlanta United

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

  1. Atlanta lose/draw at Nashville AND New York win vs. Columbus
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