Article Updated on Sept. 30.
Below are the clinching and elimination scenarios for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs for Matchday 36, which will be played on Wednesday, October 2.
CHARLOTTE FC CLINCHING SCENARIOS:
CHARLOTTE FC (42 points, 11-11-9)
Charlotte FC clinches Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
1. Charlotte FC WIN vs. Chicago Fire FC
OR
2. Charlotte FC DRAW vs. Chicago Fire FC
- AND Toronto FC LOSS/DRAW vs. New York Red Bulls
- AND D.C. United LOSS/DRAW at Nashville SC
- AND New England Revolution LOSS/DRAW at Houston Dynamo FC
- AND Atlanta United LOSS/DRAW vs. CF Montréal
OR
3. Toronto FC LOSS/DRAW vs. New York Red Bulls
- AND New England Revolution LOSS/DRAW at Houston Dynamo FC
- AND Atlanta United LOSS/DRAW vs. CF Montréal
- AND D.C. United DRAW at Nashville SC
EASTERN CONFERENCE SCENARIOS:
Nashville SC (33 points, 8-14-9)
Nashville will be eliminated from Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs contention if:
- Nashville lose vs. D.C AND Montréal win at Atlanta AND Philadelphia win at Orlando or...
- Nashville lose vs. D.C. AND Montréal win at Atlanta AND Toronto win vs. New York or...
- Nashville lose vs. D.C. AND Philadelphia win at Orlando AND Toronto win vs. New York
EASTERN CONFERENCE POSTSEASON FATE SEALED:
Clinched Playoff Berth: Inter Miami CF, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, Orlando City SC, New York Red Bulls, & New York City FC
Eliminated from Playoffs: Chicago Fire FC
For The Fans, For The Crown 👑
All season long you have been our ENERGY from The Fortress to all over the Carolinas. And now it’s time to celebrate YOU! Join us as The Crown takes on Chicago Fire on Wednesday, October 2 and throughout Fan Appreciation Week, September 30 - October 5, as Charlotte FC heads into the regular season finale.
