MLS Playoff Push Panic Meter: Which clubs are feeling the heat?

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The MLS Playoff race is heating up. Which clubs are feeling the heat?

This is the point of the season where panic and excitement reach its climax in MLS. The end is in sight for MLS clubs as the regular season draws to a close in a few more weeks. Almost every Major League Soccer side has at least a semi-possible chance of clinching one of the 18 playoffs spots (8 in the West, 10 in the East) up for grabs.

Focusing specifically on those around (less than 6 points away from the highest-ranked team outside the playoff spots) or under the playoff line and judging by their current form and remaining fixtures, let’s see where each of them stand in…