The weekend phase of Week 28 could prove pivotal in terms of the Supporters' Shield chase and the race for the 2019 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Here's a look at what could be decided for four teams by the end of this weekend, and how it might happen. Oh, and you might want to set aside some time to digest the Rapids' scenarios.
With New York City FC's 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, LAFC can no longer clinch the Supporters' Shield on Saturday night.
Atlanta clinched thanks to FC Cincinnati's 1-0 win over Montreal.
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LAFC
LAFC will clinch the Supporters’ Shield if:
LAFC win vs. Philadelphia
AND ...
NYCFC lose vs. San Jose
AND ...
Atlanta lose or tie vs. Columbus
Atlanta United
Atlanta will clinch a berth in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs if:
Atlanta win vs. Columbus
Atlanta tie vs. Columbus
AND ...
D.C. United lose or tie vs. Portland
AND ...
D.C. United lose vs. Portland
AND ...
Columbus Crew SC
Columbus will be eliminated from playoff contention if:
Columbus lose or tie vs. Atlanta
AND ...
New England win vs. Orlando City SC
Columbus lose vs. Atlanta
AND ...
Montreal win vs. Cincinnati
Colorado Rapids
Colorado will be eliminated from playoff contention if:
San Jose win vs. NYCFC
AND ...
FC Dallas win vs. Chicago
AND ...
San Jose win vs. NYCFC
AND ...
FC Dallas win vs. Chicago
AND ...
Portland win vs. D.C. United
FC Dallas win vs. Chicago
AND ...
Portland win vs. D.C. United
AND ...
San Jose win vs. NYCFC
AND ...
Portland win vs. D.C. United
AND ...
San Jose tie vs. NYCFC
AND ...
Portland tie vs. D.C. United
AND ...
FC Dallas win vs. Chicago
AND ...
