The final seedings and postseason spots for the MLS Cup playoffs could all come down to tiebreakers on Decision Day.
All 30 clubs in MLS will play one more game before the curtain closes on the 2025 regular season. Decision Day, set to unfold on Oct. 18, will determine not only the final teams to make the MLS Cup playoffs, but also the tournament’s seeding.
Come the final whistle on Saturday, the MLS standings will paint the playoff picture. Except if there are teams level on points, the league will be forced to turn to a series of tiebreakers to solidify the bracket for the MLS Cup playoffs.
Here’s a breakdown of the nine tiebreakers that could make or break a team’s postseason fate.






