2017 Playoffs

How the 'Caps can clinch first or second in the West on Sunday

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Here’s what’s at stake for Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday when they host San Jose Earthquakes in their final home match of the 2017 MLS regular season (4:30 p.m. PT on TSN 1 – limited tickets available).


Vancouver Whitecaps FC will clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference if:

  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC win vs. San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday


– OR –

  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC tie vs. San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday and ...
  • Sporting Kansas City tie or lose vs. Houston Dynamo on Sundayand ...
  • Portland Timbers tie or lose vs. D.C. United on Sundayand ...
  • Seattle Sounders FC tie or lose vs. FC Dallas on Sunday


Vancouver Whitecaps FC will clinch a Knockout Round bye if:

  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC tie vs. San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday and ...
  • Sporting Kansas City tie or lose vs. Houston Dynamo on Sunday and either...
    • Portland Timbers tie or lose vs. D.C. United on Sunday OR
    • Seattle Sounders FC tie or lose vs. FC Dallas on Sunday


– OR –

  • Portland Timbers tie or lose vs. D.C. United on Sunday and ...
  • Seattle Sounders FC tie or lose vs. FC Dallas on Sunday