MLS Western Conference Standings 2026
MLS Western Conference standings for 2026, updated October 6. Vancouver Whitecaps lead the conference on 50 points from 26 matches. The last direct playoff place (7th) is held by Seattle Sounders FC on 38; LA Galaxy are in the final Wild Card spot on 36, with Portland Timbers first out on 32. Best goal difference in the West: Vancouver at +33.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | PPG | PROJ | Form | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver WhitecapsVAN |
26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 26 | +33 | 50 | 1.92 | 65 | LWLWD | @ CHI Tue 10/6 |
| 2 |  St.Louis CitySTL |
27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 36 | +12 | 47 | 1.74 | 59 | WDWWW | vs LA Sun 10/11 |
| 3 |  FC DallasDAL |
27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 42 | +8 | 47 | 1.74 | 59 | WWWDW | @ CLT Sat 10/10 |
| 4 |  San Jose EarthquakesSJ |
27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 39 | +10 | 45 | 1.67 | 57 | DWWDW | @ COL Sat 10/10 |
| 5 |  Houston DynamoHOU |
27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | +2 | 44 | 1.63 | 55 | DWLDL | @ MIN Sat 10/10 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FCLAFC |
28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 30 | +13 | 41 | 1.46 | 50 | DWLDL | vs VAN Sat 10/10 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders FCSEA |
27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 38 | 1.41 | 48 | DDWWW | @ NE Sat 10/10 |
| 8 |  Colorado RapidsCOL |
27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 36 | 1.33 | 45 | LDWDL | vs SJ Sat 10/10 |
| 9 |  LA GalaxyLA |
28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 36 | 1.29 | 44 | WLDWW | @ STL Sun 10/11 |
| 10 |  Portland TimbersPOR |
27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 32 | 1.19 | 40 | WDLLL | @ SKC Sat 10/10 |
| 11 |  Real Salt LakeRSL |
27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 32 | 1.19 | 40 | LLLLW | @ PHI Sat 10/10 |
| 12 |  San Diego FCSD |
27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | 1.19 | 40 | LLLDD | @ RBNY Sat 10/10 |
| 13 |  Austin FCATX |
27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 47 | -12 | 31 | 1.15 | 39 | DDWDD | vs NSH Sat 10/10 |
| 14 |  Minnesota UnitedMIN |
27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 29 | 1.07 | 37 | LLLLL | vs HOU Sat 10/10 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas CitySKC |
27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 32 | 65 | -33 | 21 | 0.78 | 26 | LWLWL | vs POR Sat 10/10 |
PTS points (3 win, 1 draw) · PPG points per match · GD goal difference · s clinched Supporters' Shield · d clinched top 7 · c clinched playoffs · e eliminated. Seeds 1-7 go straight to Round One; 8 and 9 play the Wild Card match.
Updated · last result change Oct 4
West clinch watch
What each club in the race still needs, from points maths only: a clinch means no result elsewhere can change it.
Vancouver 50 pts · 8 left4 more points clinches a playoff place2St. Louis 47 pts · 7 left7 more points clinches a playoff place3Dallas 47 pts · 7 left7 more points clinches a playoff place4San Jose 45 pts · 7 left9 more points clinches a playoff place5Houston 44 pts · 7 left10 more points clinches a playoff place6Los Angeles 41 pts · 6 left13 more points clinches a playoff place7Seattle 38 pts · 7 left16 more points clinches a playoff place8Colorado 36 pts · 7 left18 more points clinches a playoff place9LA Galaxy 36 pts · 6 left18 more points clinches a playoff place10Portland 32 pts · 7 left4 points behind 9th with 7 to play11Salt Lake 32 pts · 7 left4 points behind 9th with 7 to play12San Diego 32 pts · 7 left4 points behind 9th with 7 to playWest key numbers
Vancouver59 goals · 1stBest defenceVancouver26 conceded · 1stBest formSt. Louis13 pts from last 5 · 2ndWorst formMinnesota0 pts from last 5 · 14th📊 Eastern Conference → 🏆 Playoff picture →
Western Conference FAQ
Who is first in the Western Conference?
Vancouver Whitecaps with 50 points as of October 6.
How many West teams make the playoffs?
Nine: seven direct places and two Wild Card teams who play one match for the last spot.
Who is in the West playoff places right now?
Vancouver, St. Louis, Dallas, San Jose, Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle, Colorado, LA Galaxy. Seeds 8 and 9 (Colorado, LA Galaxy) would meet in the Wild Card match.
Which West clubs have clinched or been eliminated?
No club has clinched yet. No club is eliminated yet.
How is the West table ordered?
By points per match, then total wins, goal difference, goals scored and disciplinary points. Head-to-head is not used.
Who is top of the MLS?
Nashville SC, on 60 points from 27 matches as of October 6, 10 clear of Vancouver Whitecaps.
Who is in the playoff places in the Eastern Conference?
Nashville, New England, Inter Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando, NY Red Bulls, NY City. First out: Cincinnati (33).
Who is in the playoff places in the Western Conference?
Vancouver, St. Louis, Dallas, San Jose, Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle, Colorado, LA Galaxy. First out: Portland (32).
Updated · last result change Oct 4