This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Timbers winning certain playoff spots. A total of 15 games from week 33 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
The Timbers cannot win this spot
The Timbers cannot win this spot
The Timbers cannot win this spot
The Timbers cannot win this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Timbers beat the Sounders, and
FC Dallas lose to or tie the Galaxy
Case 2
Timbers tie the Sounders, and
Rapids tie the Real Salt Lake, and
FC Dallas lose to the Galaxy
Case 1
Timbers beat the Sounders
Case 2
Timbers tie the Sounders, and
Rapids tie the Real Salt Lake
Case 3
Timbers tie the Sounders, and
FC Dallas lose to the Galaxy
Case 1
Timbers tie the Sounders
Case 2
Rapids and the Real Salt Lake do not tie, and
Earthquakes lose to or tie the Whitecaps