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Below is a team by team breakdown of the playoff race as of September 13th. The top six teams qualify for the NASL playoffs which begin the weekend of September 28-30. The top two teams receive quarterfinal round byes directly into the semifinal series.

San Antonio

The Scorpions clinched a bye into the Semifinals with a road victory this past Saturday against the Carolina RailHawks. San Antonio can become NASL Regular Season Champions with a home victory against Carolina, and a Tampa Bay Rowdies tie or loss to FC Edmonton. A tie could also be enough for San Antonio, provided Edmonton defeats the Rowdies.

Remaining matches: 9/16 Carolina (H), 9/19 Atlanta (A), 9/23 Minnesota (H)

Tampa Bay

The Rowdies do not have an opportunity to clinch a bye this coming weekend against FC Edmonton. Tampa Bay can finish anywhere between 1^st and 6^th, however, a tie or loss to Edmonton could mean that San Antonio becomes NASL Regular Season Champions.

Remaining matches:  9/16 Edmonton (A), 9/19 Carolina (H), 9/22 Carolina (A)

Puerto Rico

The Islanders cannot clinch a bye this coming weekend against Minnesota. A loss could drop the Islanders down three places to sixth place in the standings depending on other results. Puerto Rico can finish anywhere between 2^nd and 6^th this season.

Remaining matches: 9/15 Minnesota (H), 9/22 Atlanta (H)

Fort Lauderdale

The Strikers clinched a playoff spot this past Saturday with a tie against the Islanders. Fort Lauderdale can finish anywhere between 2^nd and 6^th this season.

Remaining matches: 9/15 Atlanta (A), 9/23 Edmonton (A)

Minnesota

The Stars clinched the final playoff berth with a 4-0 victory against Puerto Rico on Tuesday. Minnesota can finish anywhere between 2^nd and 6^th this season.

Remaining matches:  9/15 Puerto Rico (A), 9/23 San Antonio (A)

Carolina

The RailHawks clinched a spot in the playoffs this past weekend as Atlanta and Edmonton both failed to win their matches. Carolina can finish anywhere between 2^nd and 6^th this season.

Remaining matches: 9/12 Edmonton (A), 9/16 San Antonio (A), 9/19 Tampa Bay (A), 9/22 Tampa Bay (H) 

Edmonton

The Eddies were eliminated from the playoffs following Minnesota’s win over Puerto Rico. Edmonton can finish in 7^th or 8^th place.

Remaining matches:  9/12 Carolina (H), 9/16 Tampa Bay (H), 9/23 Fort Lauderdale (H)

Atlanta

The Silverbacks were eliminated from the playoffs following Minnesota’s win over Puerto Rico. Atlanta can finish in 7^th or 8^th place.

Remaining matches: 9/15 Fort Lauderdale (H), 9/19 San Antonio (H), 9/22 Puerto Rico (A)