The New York Red Bulls know they will face the lowest remaining seed of Philadelphia Union, D.C. United or Columbus Crew SC in the Eastern Confernence Semifinals, depending on who is victorious in Knockout Round play.
The fourth team in the Knockout Round, New York City FC, cannot play against the Red Bulls, due to being the No. 3 seed.
"When the field has been trimmed to eight teams, four per conference, the Knockout Round winners are re-seeded ahead of the Conference Semifinals based on regular-season performance," according to MLSSoccer.com. "The lowest remaining seed in each conference will play the No.