[MLS] Chivas USA clinched a playoff spot with a 2-0 win over Kansas City to join Columbus, Houston and Los Angeles and set half of the postseason field. Toronto FC’s postseason hopes took a blow by tying with already-eliminated San Jose while New England fell to defending champ Columbus because of a long-range shot that bounced through keeper Matt Reis‘ legs..
Justin Braun and Sacha Kljestan scored for Chivas USA, which posted its 13th shutout of the year.
New England is now just two points ahead of FC Dallas, D.C. United and Toronto FC after Reis let a 45-yard free kick by Gino Padula bounce through his legs. VIDEO
San Jose’s Cornell Glen scored three minutes into stoppage time to tie Toronto, 1-1, in front 20,571 fans at BMO Field.