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Week 31 was full of action, with 14 matches throughout the week as teams sought to make up ground and get into one of those coveted playoff spots. Three teams dominated the week as the Seattle Sounders, Montreal Impact and our favorite D.C. United each won twice and made their playoff chances near certain. On the other side, Orlando City had a 1 point week when they desperately needed more and they squandered their chance to play in the postseason.
Every. match. counts. Teams who realize that now are too late to capitalize on it, while others now have a chance to secure their seeding in the playoffs, fight for that last spot, or hope that they have a chance to lift the Supporters Shield. With the international break here (only one match this weekend between the Houston Dynamo and the Colorado Rapids), teams will rest and prepare for the fury of the last two weeks of the season.
So, take a look at the rankings and sound off. Is the Black-and-Red surge warranted? Who squandered their opportunity the most to either make the playoffs or collect the Supporters Shield? What are you looking for the last couple weeks? You know why we're here...hit those comments and let us know.
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Rank
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Team
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LW
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Points
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GP
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Comment
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1
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1
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56
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32
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Still hasn’t clinched the Shield, but is very close.
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2
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2
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51
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32
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They keep on pace to co-lead the East.
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3
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Colorado Rapids
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4
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51
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30
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They still have 2 games in hand and can catch Dallas for the Shield.
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4
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6
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51
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32
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They maintain their East lead with NYC.
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5
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3
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51
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32
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Loss on the road to Dallas and probably fighting it out for 3rd in the West.
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6
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5
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49
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32
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Draw midweek and loss to DCU over the weekend.
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7
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D.C. United |
10
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43
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32
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Well looky what we have here…the hottest team in MLS!
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8
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Montreal Impact
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11
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44
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32
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A 6 point week propels Montreal into 4th place.
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9
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Seattle Sounders
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12
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44
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31
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Seattle’s comeback from the bottom is almost complete.
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10
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8
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45
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32
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Fell to San Jose on the road.
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11
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7
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43
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32
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Throttled by the Revs on the road.
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12
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9
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42
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32
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Tough loss at Red Bull.
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13
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13
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37
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31
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They hold off Salt Lake, but still need some help to make the playoffs.
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14
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15
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39
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32
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They beat KC and still have a shot at the playoffs.
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15
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14
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41
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32
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Playoff chances took a hit this week, but they’re still in it.
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16
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17
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35
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31
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3 crucial points to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
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17
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18
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35
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32
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Scored the opening goal and then lost it against Seattle.
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18
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Houston Dynamo
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16
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32
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30
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Lost to NYC at home.
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19
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Orlando City
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19
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35
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32
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2 weeks ago, they were sitting pretty in playoff contention. Now, they’re wondering what happened to their season.
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20
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20
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27
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31
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3 more matches until this season to forget is over.
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