Sounders in Tight Race to the Playoffs

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The race to the playoffs is on and the Sounders are right in the mix. If the playoffs started today, the Seattle Sounders would be taking the second wildcard slot.

The MLS playoffs include 8 teams that are made up of the top two teams from each conference and the 4 teams with the next-most points from either conference. Right now there are 7-8 teams reaching for those 4 Wildcard spots.

The Teams racing for those Wildcard spots; Colorado, Seattle, Real Salt Lake, Chivas USA, New England, DC United, and Toronto FC are all within just 5 points of each other. Colorado leads the pack with 36 points and Toronto FC trails with 31 points. The Sounders are right in the middle with 34 points.

Here is a break down of this weekends games and the game tonight when Kansas City takes on DC United.

• On Saturday, Kansas City beat New England which helped the Sounders remain ahead in the playoff race.
• Also on Saturday, DC United tied FC Dallas. 3 points for DC United would have put them ahead of the Sounders
• Unfortunately, Colorado beat Toronto FC for 3 points which puts them 2 points ahead of the Sounders.
• Tonight’s game will be in DC where Kansas City is taking on DC United. Kansas City is coming off a big win over New England and should give DC United a run for the money. Game starts at 4:30 today.