The top six from each conference at the end of the regular season qualify for the Audi 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Clinched playoff spot: Colorado, D.C. United, FC Dallas, LA Galaxy, Montreal, NYCFC, NY Red Bulls,Toronto FC
Eliminated from playoffs: Chicago, Columbus, Houston, Orlando, San Jose, Vancouver
Eastern Conference
1ST SEED - BYENY Red Bulls
2ND SEED - BYENYCFC
KNOCKOUT ROUND MATCH:
3RD SEEDToronto FC
vs.
6TH SEEDPhiladelphia
October 26th or 27th
KNOCKOUT ROUND MATCH:
4TH SEEDD.C. United
vs.
5TH SEEDMontreal
October 26th or 27th
Western Conference
1ST SEED - BYEFC Dallas
2ND SEED - BYEColorado
KNOCKOUT ROUND MATCH:
3RD SEEDLA Galaxy
vs.
6TH SEEDSporting KC
October 26th or 27th
KNOCKOUT ROUND MATCH:
4TH SEEDReal Salt Lake
vs.
5TH SEEDSeattle
October 26th or 27th