State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 14

The Wild West gets more competitive 👀

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— Major League Rugby (@usmlr) May 9, 2022

In Control

1. Austin Gilgronis

Remaining Schedule: BYE, @ UTAH, v. SD, @ HOU

2. LA Giltinis

Remaining Schedule: @ SD, @ DAL, @ UTAH, v. SEA

3. Houston SaberCats

Remaining Schedule: v. UTAH, @ DC, @ SEA, v. AUS

In The Hunt

4. San Diego Legion

Remaining Schedule: v. LA, @ NOLA, @ AUS, BYE

5. Seattle Seawolves

Remaining Schedule: v. NY, BYE, v. HOU, @ LA

Fading Fast

6. Utah Warriors

Remaining Schedule: @ HOU, v. AUS, v. LA, @ DAL

Eliminated

7. Dallas Jackals

Remaining Schedule: @ TOR, v. LA, BYE, v. UTAH

Key Takeaways

• Austin can clinch both a playoff spot and a home playoff match with a bonus win over Houston and the ‘Cats taking nothing from the match. Austin can claim a playoff spot (but not a home playoff match) with a win OR losses by San Diego and Seattle.
• LA can clinch a playoff berth by defeating the Legion head-to-head and Seattle dropping all five points.
• Houston’s game in hand provides a substantial advantage in the race for third.