State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 12

Where the West Conference stands after Week 12.

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In Control

1. Austin Gilgronis

Next Four: v. SEA, @ LA, BYE, @ UTAH

2. LA Giltinis

Next Four: @ ATL, v. AUS, @ SD, @ DAL

3. Seattle Seawolves

Next Four: @ AUS, v. DAL, v. NY, BYE

In The Hunt

4. Houston SaberCats

Next Four: BYE, @ SD, v. UTAH, @ DC

5. San Diego Legion

Next Four: @ DAL, v. HOU, v. LA, @ NOLA

Fading Fast

6. Utah Warriors

Next Four: @ NE, v. ATL, @ HOU, v. AUS

Eliminated

7. Dallas Jackals

Next Four: v. SD, @ SEA, @ TOR, v. LA

Key Takeaways

• Dallas is the first team mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
• Back-to-back games against Seattle and LA gives Austin a chance to nearly lock down the top spot in the West.
• Even with a week off, LA maintains the second spot. They have a game in hand over the other top five sides.
• The three sides fighting for the third spot are keeping it tight. Seattle returns to the field by virtue of a superior point differential over Houston (+18 v. +6). San Diego sits three back, but plays both Dallas and NOLA in the next four. A match against Houston provides another opportunity to shoot up the ladder.