This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Galaxy losing certain playoff spots. A total of 15 games from week 37 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
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The Galaxy cannot win this spot
The Galaxy cannot win this spot
Case 1
Galaxy lose to or tie the Austin FC
Case 2
LAFC beat or tie the Minnesota United
Case 3
Sounders beat the Whitecaps
Case 1
Galaxy lose to or tie the Austin FC, and
Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes
Case 2
Galaxy lose to or tie the Austin FC, and
Sounders beat the Whitecaps
Case 3
Galaxy lose to or tie the Austin FC, and
Rapids beat the Fire
Case 4
Galaxy lose to the Austin FC, and
Rapids tie the Fire
Case 1
Galaxy lose to or tie the Austin FC, and
Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes, and
Sounders beat the Whitecaps
Case 2
Galaxy lose to or tie the Austin FC, and
Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes, and
Rapids beat the Fire
Case 3
Galaxy lose to the Austin FC, and
Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes, and
Rapids tie the Fire
Case 4
Galaxy lose to or tie the Austin FC, and
Sounders beat the Whitecaps, and
Rapids beat the Fire
Case 5
Galaxy lose to the Austin FC, and
Sounders beat the Whitecaps, and
Rapids tie the Fire
Case 1
Galaxy lose to or tie the Austin FC, and
Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes, and
Sounders beat the Whitecaps, and
Rapids beat the Fire
Case 2
Galaxy lose to the Austin FC, and
Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes, and
Sounders beat the Whitecaps, and
Rapids tie the Fire