Head: MLS: Playoff Race Standings Eight of the 10 MLS teams earn a playoff spot, regardless of which conference they are in. Therefore, the MLS playoff race looks like this: Team (wins-losses-ties) points (goal difference)
1. San Jose (11-6-2) 35 pts (+14)
2. Dallas (8-4-6) 30 pts (+2)
3. Los Angeles (8-7-3) 27 pts (0)
4. MetroStars (8-8-2) 26 pts (+3)
5. Colorado (8-9-2) 26 pts (-6)
6. Kansas City (6-5-7) 25 pts (+1)
7. Chicago (7-7-3) 24 pts (+3)
8. Columbus (6-8-4) 22 pts (-4)
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9. D.C. United (6-9-2) 20 pts (-6)
10. New England (6-11-1) 19 pts (-7)