LAFC struggles as FC Dallas rises in tight MLS playoff race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
As the 2026 MLS regular season nears its conclusion, LAFC is in sixth place in the Western Conference with 41 points, struggling with only one win in their last ten matches. In contrast, FC Dallas secured a 1-0 victory over LAFC and sits in second place, just three points behind Vancouver. Seattle has managed a resurgence with back-to-back wins, giving them a chance for playoff inclusion. Meanwhile, NYCFC remains in a downward spiral, failing to win in ten of their last eleven games. The standings continue to shift, with seven matches remaining in the season.
- •LAFC is on a ten-match winless streak.
- •FC Dallas moved to second place with a win over LAFC.
- •Seattle recorded consecutive wins to improve playoff chances.
- •NYCFC's struggles continue with a draw against Atlanta United.
- •Seven rounds remain in the regular season.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — LAFC Slides, Dallas Surges as MLS Playoff Race Tightens
"Seven rounds remain in the 2026 MLS regular season, and the playoff picture is shifting fast. Coaching changes, individual form spikes, and a few collapses are rewriting the standings in both conferen...
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