It's that time of the season! With some teams having accumulated many more points than their conference counterparts, there's a chance that at least one of them, North Texas SC, becomes the first team to clinch a spot in the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs after this matchweek. Check out their clinching scenarios below as the team from Texas looks to make their second appearance in the MLS NEXT Pro post-season.
Can clinch a playoff spot if:
1. North Texas SC (NTX) win
-OR-
2. NTX shootout win + Austin FC II (ATX) 2 or fewer points
-OR-
3. NTX shootout win + The Town FC (TTFC) loss
-OR-
4. NTX shootout win + TTFC 2 or fewer points + Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (VAN) 1 or fewer points
-OR-
5. NTX shootout loss + ATX 1 or fewer points + Houston Dynamo 2 (HOU) 2 or fewer points
-OR-
6. NTX shootout loss + ATX 1 or fewer points + Ventura County FC (VCFC) loss + VAN loss + Tacoma Defiance (TAC) loss
Playoff Qualification
- Eight teams qualify from each Conference (16 total): the two Division Champions + the next six teams with the most points
Tiebreakers
1. Total Number of Wins (in regulation)
2. Goal Differential
3. Goals For
4. Shootout Wins
5. Away Goals Differential
6. Away Goals For
7. Home Goals Differential
8. Home Goals For
9. Fewest Disciplinary Points
10. Coin Toss (tie of two Clubs) or Drawing of Lots (tie of three or more Clubs)
