This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Earthquakes winning certain playoff spots. A total of 15 games from week 35 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.
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Case 1
Earthquakes beat the Austin FC, and
Rapids lose to or tie the LAFC, and
Real Salt Lake lose to the St. Louis City SC, and
FC Dallas lose to the Whitecaps
Case 1
Earthquakes beat the Austin FC, and
Rapids lose to or tie the LAFC, and
Real Salt Lake lose to the St. Louis City SC
Case 2
Earthquakes beat the Austin FC, and
Rapids lose to or tie the LAFC, and
FC Dallas lose to the Whitecaps
Case 3
Earthquakes beat the Austin FC, and
Real Salt Lake lose to the St. Louis City SC, and
FC Dallas lose to the Whitecaps