1. As mentioned last week, the earliest Whitecaps FC could clinch a playoff spot is this Wednesday. In order for that to happen, the ‘Caps need to beat Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field (7:30 p.m. PT on TSN1 and TSN 1040) and have at least one of the following results go their way:
- San Jose draw or loss vs. Chicago
- Dallas draw or loss vs. Colorado
- Houston loss vs. LA Galaxy
2. Both Seattle and Toronto FC suffered losses this past week, which means Whitecaps FC (5W-0L-2D) and Columbus Crew SC (4W-0L-3D) now have the longest active unbeaten streaks in MLS at seven matches.