Three matches remain in the 2022 Major League Soccer regular season. That is all that is left for Columbus Crew to get into the MLS Cup playoff picture or risk missing out on the postseason for the second straight year.
If there is ever a time for a team to get a run of wins, this is it. After four matches without a win, the Black & Gold sit below the playoff play, currently tied with Inter Miami on points, but with Miami owning the tiebreaker with 12 wins compared to Columbus’ nine.
Here is a look at all the positions in play for the MLS Cup playoffs:
Playoff Picture
| Table Position | Team | Points | Games Played | Wins | Goal Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | New York City FC | 49 | 32 | 14 | 14 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 46 | 32 | 11 | 6 |
| 6 | Orlando City SC | 45 | 31 | 13 | -6 |
| 7 | Inter Miami CF | 42 | 31 | 12 | -11 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 42 | 31 | 9 | 5 |
| 9 | Atlanta United | 40 | 32 | 10 | -4 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 38 | 31 | 12 | -10 |
| 11 | New England Revolution | 38 | 32 | 9 | -4 |
New York City FC is still mathematically possible to drop out of the MLS Cup playoffs, but it is highly improbable.