D.C. United, Red Bulls secure playoff spots on heels of Montreal loss

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Both D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls are officially headed to the MLS playoffs after the Montreal Impact dropped their match against the LA Galaxy 2-1 on Saturday night.

Wayne Rooney and the rest of United sit fifth in the Eastern Conference, boasting a 12-10-9 record. Their next fixture will come Sunday evening against the Seattle Sounders, who are currently second in the Western Conference and looking to clinch a playoff spot of their own.

Meanwhile, the Red Bulls, led by Luis Robles and Daniel Royer, are stationed at sixth in the Eastern Conference, with a 13-13-5 record. Their next fixture is Sunday evening against the Philadelphia Union, who have already clinched their spot in the postseason.

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