D.C. United took a lot of the drama out of MLS’s Decision Day for themselves this past weekend, earning a playoff spot with a 3-1 win over New York City FC. Still, United’s opponent and where their knockout round game will be played is completely up in the air. Depending on their result against the Chicago Fire on Sunday afternoon, the Black-and-Red can finish anywhere from 4th to 6th, facing someone from NYCFC, the Philadelphia Union, or the Columbus Crew.
Here’s a run down of all the scenarios for United:
Fourth place
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