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Matchweek 30 playoff clinching scenarios

Scenarios 2025 MW30

In the first round of MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 30:

New York Red Bulls II can clinch the top Eastern Conference playoff seed, and two clubs can be eliminated from playoff contention.

In the Western Conference, The Town FC can clinch the Pacific Division title, and Real Monarchs can clinch a hosting playoff seed.

Be sure to follow along below for updates and check back soon for a refresh for Decision Day (Sunday, 10/5) scenarios.

Eastern Conference

NEW YORK RED BULLS II clinch Northeast Division title and best record in Eastern Conference:
❌ 1) RBNY win

FC CINCINNATI 2 is eliminated:
❌ 1) CIN loss

NEW YORK CITY FC II is eliminated:
✅ 1) CIN 2 or more pts

Western Conference

WESTERN CONFERENCE CLINCH SCENARIOS

REAL MONARCHS clinch top four seed:
❌ 1) VAN 2 or fewer pts