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Amanda Langell

MLS Tiebreaker Rules: How Playoff Spots Will be Determined on Decision Day

The final seedings and postseason spots for the MLS Cup playoffs could all come down to tiebreakers on Decision Day.

All 30 clubs in MLS will play one more game before the curtain closes on the 2025 regular season. Decision Day, set to unfold on Oct. 18, will determine not only the final teams to make the MLS Cup playoffs, but also the tournament’s seeding.

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