Matchday 29: How Vancouver Whitecaps FC can clinch playoffs

Vancouver Whitecaps FC can clinch an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs berth during Matchday 29.

Several scenarios await the Western Conference leaders, who visit LAFC on Saturday night (10:30 pm ET | Apple TV).

Vancouver will clinch a berth in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs if:

1. ❌ Vancouver win at LAFC AND Colorado lose/draw vs. San Jose or…
2. ❌ Vancouver win at LAFC AND Portland lose/draw at Kansas City or…
3. ❌ Vancouver win at LAFC AND Salt Lake lose/draw at Philadelphia or…
4. ❌ Vancouver draw at LAFC AND LA lose/draw at St. Louis AND Portland lose at Kansas City AND San Diego lose/draw at New York or…
5. Vancouver draw at LAFC AND LA lose/draw at St. Louis AND San Diego lose/draw at New York AND Salt Lake lose at Philadelphia or…
6. ❌ Vancouver draw at LAFC AND Portland lose at Kansas City AND Austin lose/draw vs. Nashville AND Salt Lake lose at Philadelphia or…
7. ✅ Vancouver draw at LAFC AND Portland lose/draw at Kansas City AND San Diego lose/draw at New York AND Salt Lake lose at Philadelphia or…
8. ❌ Vancouver draw at LAFC AND Portland lose at Kansas City AND San Diego lose/draw at New York AND Salt Lake draw at Philadelphia or…
9. ❌ Vancouver draw at LAFC AND Portland lose at Kansas City AND Seattle lose at New England AND Salt Lake lose at Philadelphia

UPDATE: Vancouver drew 1-1 at LAFC