This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Earthquakes losing certain playoff spots. A total of 14 games from week 30 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Earthquakes cannot win this spot
The Earthquakes cannot win this spot
The Earthquakes cannot win this spot
The Earthquakes cannot win this spot
The Earthquakes cannot win this spot
The Earthquakes cannot win this spot
The Earthquakes cannot win this spot
The Earthquakes cannot win this spot
Case 1
Earthquakes lose to the Whitecaps
Case 2
Minnesota United beat the St. Louis City SC
Case 3
Earthquakes tie the Whitecaps, and
Minnesota United tie the St. Louis City SC
Case 4
Earthquakes tie the Whitecaps, and
Austin FC beat the Toronto FC