The race for the final spot in the MLS playoffs is heating up with the late season surge by the LA Galaxy coupled with the propensity of the Chicago Fire to blow late leads.

Here is the updated table:

E1 DC United 53
W1 Houston 49
E2 New England 48
W2 Chivas USA 48
WC FC Dallas 40
WC New York 39
WC Kansas City 36
WC Chicago 33
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9. Columbus 31
10. Colorado 29
11. Los Angeles 27
12. Real Salt Lake 24
13. Toronto FC 21

Top 8 teams qualify