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·1 October 2025

Matchday 38: Who can clinch playoffs or be eliminated?

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By MLSsoccer staff

This weekend during Matchday 38:

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

Every team that's in: Who has qualified?

Austin FC

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

  • Austin win/draw vs. St. Louis or...
  • Colorado lose at Salt Lake AND San Jose lose/draw at Vancouver or...
  • Salt Lake lose vs. Colorado AND San Jose lose/draw at Vancouver or...
  • Colorado lose at Salt Lake AND Dallas lose vs. LA or...
  • Salt Lake lose vs. Colorado AND Dallas lose vs. LA or...
  • Dallas lose vs. LA AND San Jose lose/draw at Vancouver

Portland Timbers

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

  • Portland win/draw at Seattle or...
  • Colorado lose at Salt Lake AND San Jose lose/draw at Vancouver or...
  • Salt Lake lose vs. Colorado AND San Jose lose/draw at Vancouver

ELIMINATION SCENARIOS

Houston Dynamo FC

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

  • Houston lose/draw vs. San Diego AND Salt Lake win vs. Colorado or...
  • Houston lose/draw vs. San Diego AND Dallas win vs. LA or...
  • Houston lose/draw vs. San Diego AND San Jose win at Vancouver
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