clinched a playoff spot earlier this month with a win

FC Dallas have qualified for the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, clinching their spot with a 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday night in Frisco at Toyota Stadium.

Dallas are third in the Western Conference (50 points; 14W-7L-8D), with five regular-season matches left. Two of which are against bottom-dwellers Columbus and Kansas City.

Dallas have made the playoffs in back-to-back years under head coach Eric Quill. They've reached MLS Cup once, falling to the Colorado Rapids in 2010.

Croatian striker Petar Musa leads the team with 19 goals in 25 games played, second in the Golden Boot race (he also scored against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium).

Musa has formed a potent partnership with Logan Farrington (10g/5a), while winter signing Joaquín Valiente has a team-best 13 assists.

Osaze Urhoghide leads the defense alongside MLS veteran Lalas Abubakar, and Kaick Ferreira, who scored the loan goal against Seattle, expertly patrols the midfield.

The MLS Cup is Dec. 18. The playoffs start Nov. 18.

Seeds 1-7 in each conference qualify for the Round One Best-of-3 Series. Dallas is currently a top-4 seed, meaning they would have home-field advantage.

Seeds 8-9 in each conference qualify for the Wild Card matches.

Seeds 10-15 in each conference do not qualify for the postseason.

You can watch all games on Apple TV.