MLS 2026 · Eastern Conference
Can Charlotte FC make the MLS Cup Playoffs?
Next gameSun, 10/25 11:30 Korea time · @ Portland Timbers
Charlotte FC clinches a playoff place with 2 more points, even if every rival wins all of its remaining games.
Data: ESPN · · Method →
Magic number
2
Tragic number
-
Top-7 magic
5
Round One berth (top seven): 5 more points to clinch
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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 | - |
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Sun, Sep 13 · Korea time
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Frequently asked questions
Can Charlotte FC make the MLS Cup Playoffs?
Charlotte FC clinches a playoff place with 2 more points, even if every rival wins all of its remaining games.
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.
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Data: ESPN public standings and scoreboards (unofficial), tallied by us. Standings and scenarios are our own calculation and may differ from MLS announcements.