MLS 2026 · Eastern Conference
Can Columbus Crew make the MLS Cup Playoffs?
Next gameSun, 10/25 04:30 Korea time · vs Toronto FC
Columbus Crew cannot clinch on its own even by winning every remaining game. It also needs results elsewhere.
Data: ESPN · · Method →
Magic number
-
Tragic number
4
Out if it finishes 4 more games without a point
Top-7 magic
-
A Round One berth cannot be clinched on its own
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| # | Club | Pts | Magic number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 67 | Clinched |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 55 | Clinched |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 52 | Clinched |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 48 | 1 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 47 | 2 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 46 | 3 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 41 | 8 |
| 8 | Red Bull New York | 36 | - |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 36 | 13 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 36 | - |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 35 | - |
| 12 | New York City FC | 34 | - |
| 13 | D.C. United | 33 | - |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 30 | - |
| 15 | CF Montréal | 25 | - |
Upcoming games
Sun, Oct 25 · Korea time
- 04:30Toronto FC@Columbus Crew
Thu, Oct 29 · Korea time
- 09:30Columbus Crew@FC Dallas
Sun, Nov 1 · Korea time
- 03:00D.C. United@Columbus Crew
Sun, Nov 8 · Korea time
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Next home game Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus
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Recent results
Mon, Oct 19 · Korea time
- FTColumbus Crew2 : 0FC Cincinnati
Thu, Oct 15 · Korea time
- FTCharlotte FC1 : 3Columbus Crew
Sun, Oct 11 · Korea time
- FTColumbus Crew2 : 3Orlando City SC
Mon, Sep 28 · Korea time
- FTInter Miami CF1 : 2Columbus Crew
Sun, Sep 20 · Korea time
- FTColumbus Crew2 : 0CF Montréal
Sun, Sep 13 · Korea time
Frequently asked questions
Can Columbus Crew make the MLS Cup Playoffs?
Columbus Crew cannot clinch on its own even by winning every remaining game. It also needs results elsewhere.
How is the magic number calculated?
It is the fewest further points that guarantee a top-nine finish in the conference even if every rival wins all of its remaining games (3 points a win). A level points total is counted against the club, so our clinch can come later than the league's announcement.
How many teams make the MLS Cup Playoffs?
Eighteen: the top nine in each conference. Seeds 1–7 go straight to Round One; seeds 8 and 9 play a one-game Wild Card for the last Round One place.
Other clubs
Data: ESPN public standings and scoreboards (unofficial), tallied by us. Standings and scenarios are our own calculation and may differ from MLS announcements.