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Can Red Bull New York make the MLS Cup Playoffs?

10-6-1436 ptsNo. 8 in the Eastern Conference4 games left

Next gameSun, 10/25 06:30 Korea time · vs Inter Miami CF

Red Bull New York cannot clinch on its own even by winning every remaining game. It also needs results elsewhere.

Data: ESPN ·  · Method →

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Top-7 magic

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A Round One berth cannot be clinched on its own

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Frequently asked questions

Can Red Bull New York make the MLS Cup Playoffs?

Red Bull New York 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.

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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.