State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 13

It’s a fierce battle for #3 in the West. 🔥

There are only five weeks remaining in the regular season so every team is fighting for a spot in the top three to make the playoffs.#MLR2022 | #RiseOfRugby pic.twitter.com/OTKG0Cyxl9

— Major League Rugby (@usmlr) May 2, 2022

In Control

1. Austin Gilgronis

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

2. LA Giltinis

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

3. Houston SaberCats

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

In The Hunt

4. San Diego Legion

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

5. Seattle Seawolves

Next Four: v. DAL, v. NY, BYE, v. HOU

Fading Fast

6. Utah Warriors

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

Eliminated

7. Dallas Jackals

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

Key Takeaways

• Austin can clinch the first Western Conference playoff berth in Round 14.
• If LA wants any chance at home field advantage through the conference championship, they’ll need a five point win over Austin this weekend.
• The winner of San Diego/Houston will have a massive advantage in the race for the last playoff spot. The loser will have a tall hill to climb.