Another set of clubs have now been eliminated from MLS playoff contention this season with Columbus Crew and the San Jose Earthquakes midweek results in their respective matches. Each team had a small chance of making the postseason but their hopes have now come to an end. They will be looking ahead and wanting to do better next year.
Only a year after taking part in the MLS Cup Final and being league runner-ups, the Crew will now have to deal with the disappointment of missing the postseason. They were the second best team in the Eastern Conference last season but are only in eighth place this year.