THE TABLES
East vs West. The hunt for the Supporters' Shield and the MLS Cup starts here.
Eastern Conference
| POS | CLUB | GP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nashville SC NSH | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | +37 | 63 |
2 | 28 | 13 | 10 | 5 | +18 | 49 | |
3 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | +11 | 48 | |
4 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | +6 | 46 | |
5 | Charlotte FC CLT | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | +10 | 46 |
6 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | +11 | 42 | |
7 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | -15 | 37 | |
8 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | -14 | 36 | |
9 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | -7 | 36 | |
10 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | +4 | 33 | |
11 | Toronto FC TOR | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | -11 | 32 |
12 | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | -12 | 30 | |
13 | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | -5 | 29 | |
14 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | -15 | 27 | |
15 | CF Montréal MTL | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | -21 | 24 |
Supporters' Shield Race
The team with the best overall record across both conferences wins the Shield.
MLS Standings & Playoff Picture Guide
Track the latest MLS standings for the Eastern and Western Conferences as Major League Soccer teams compete for playoff positioning, the Supporters' Shield, and the MLS Cup. Each MLS team plays 34 regular season games.
Our live MLS conference tables are updated instantly, displaying games played (GP), wins (W), draws (D), losses (L), goal difference (GD), and total points (PTS).
Supporters' Shield vs. MLS Cup
The team with the most points across both conferences at the end of the regular season wins the Supporters' Shield. However, the ultimate champion is decided through the MLS Cup Playoffs, a tournament featuring the top teams from each conference.
The Playoff Picture
The top 7 teams in each conference table automatically qualify for the Best-of-3 Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The 8th and 9th place teams in each conference face off in a single-elimination Wild Card match to secure the final playoff spots.
FAQ: MLS Standings & Rules
How do MLS standings tiebreakers work?
If two or more MLS teams are tied on points, the first tiebreaker is the total number of wins (not goal difference). The subsequent tiebreakers are Goal Difference (GD), Goals For (GF), fewest disciplinary points, and road goal difference.
How many MLS teams make the playoffs?
A total of 18 teams (9 from the Eastern Conference and 9 from the Western Conference) qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. The top 7 qualify directly, while the 8th and 9th seeds play a Wild Card game.
What is the difference between the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup?
The Supporters' Shield is awarded to the team with the best regular season record across the entire league. The MLS Cup is awarded to the winner of the post-season playoff tournament.
Do MLS standings include draws/ties?
Yes, unlike other major American sports, MLS games can end in a draw during the regular season. A win awards 3 points, a draw awards 1 point, and a loss awards 0 points.