On the final matchday of the regular season, Columbus, Orlando and Cincinnati clinched the Eastern Conference’s remaining playing berths. Portland, Seattle and Real Salt Lake completed Western Conference’s postseason field. Lionel Messi, with 26 goals, became the first back-to-back Golden Boot winner and finished one assist behind assist leader Pep Biel, who set up 18 goals for Charlotte.
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