With six games left in the regular season, it's safe.
I promise you, it's safe.
It's safe to say -- OUT LOUD -- that New York City FC is a stone cold lock for the playoffs. And that's all well and good. But with six games still remaining in the regular season, now is just about the perfect time to stop talking about points as such, and start thinking about style points.
A first place finish in the Eastern Conference? A punched ticket for the CONCACAF Champions League? A Golden Boot for David Villa, and an insurgent MVP candidacy for Frank Lampard?