If the playoffs started right now ...
The top six from each conference at the end of the regular season qualify for the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Eastern Conference
1ST SEED - BYEToronto FC
2ND SEED - BYENYCFC
KNOCKOUT ROUND MATCH:
3RD SEEDChicago
vs.
6TH SEEDNY Red Bulls
October 25 or 26
KNOCKOUT ROUND MATCH:
4TH SEEDColumbus
vs.
5TH SEEDAtlanta
October 25 or 26
Western Conference
1ST SEED - BYEVancouver
2ND SEED - BYEPortland
KNOCKOUT ROUND MATCH:
3RD SEEDSeattle
vs.
6TH SEEDFC Dallas
October 25 or 26
KNOCKOUT ROUND MATCH:
4TH SEEDSporting KC
vs.
5TH SEEDHouston
October 25 or 26
