Twelve of the 18 MLS Cup playoff berths have been claimed after the Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC clinched on Wednesday night. D.C. United, Atlanta United, San Diego and Austin were eliminated from contention, joining Montreal and Kansas City. With two matchdays remaining, six teams in each conference are competing for three available playoff berths. Each conference sends nine teams to the postseason.

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