Notice anything? The second-year expansion team from Los Angeles, with a whopping 58 points, is guaranteed a spot in the playoffs — even with nine games left to play and a possible 27 points up for grabs.
Notice something else? RSL is still fourth in the Western Conference, even after suffering only its second loss in the past 11 weeks. So even though a hard-fought game ended somewhat unceremoniously, Real didn’t lose any ground. They’re still in the highest position they’ve been in all season. They still have plenty of opportunities to move up the table.
Minnesota and the L.