MLS Playoffs

Playoff Picture: Important Midweek Matchups

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With just four games left in the season, the playoff race in the Eastern Conference is really heating up. This week, Orlando City will travel to take on Toronto FC in a midweek matchup before returning home to take on Montreal on Sunday. Orlando City sits at 34 points in the table, two points behind the New England Revolution, and three points behind D.C. United and the red line. Here are some of the other important midweek matchups in Orlando City’s push for the playoffs.

#
Club
PTS
GP
W
L
T
GD
4
Philadelphia Union         
42
31
11
11
9
2
5
Montreal Impact    
38
30
9
10
11
-
6
D.C. united
37
30
8
9
13
2

#
Club
PTS
GP
W
L
T
GD
7
New England Revolution
36
31
9
13
9
-14
8
Orlando City
34
30
7
10
13
-8

Montreal Impact vs. San Jose Earthquakes- Sept. 28th 7:30- MLS Live


Montreal currently sits at 38 points, one slot ahead of D.C. United. But they’re still within striking distance for Orlando City, especially with an upcoming match at Camping World Stadium this weekend. Montreal has won just one in their last five, but San Jose will have to fight for those three points.


D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew- Sept. 28th 7:30- MLS Live 


D.C. United lifted themselves to the final playoff slot this past weekend with a 4-1 victory over Orlando City. But D.C. will have to face Orlando again, amongst other conference opponents. The Columbus Crew have won three of their last five matches and have played well on the road, but D.C. United will be formidable opponents at home.


Toronto FC vs. Orlando City- Sept. 28th 7:30- FS1 


Orlando City needs to get a positive result in Toronto to keep themselves in the heat of the playoff race. Toronto FC has already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but are still in the running for the #1 slot in the Eastern Conference and the Supporters’ Shield. The road game won’t be an easy win for Orlando City, but look for them to rise to the challenge.