Quote Originally Posted by Graeme View Post
I think it is because of the East/West divisions. At a certain point, only NYCFC can catch us, so they get 1st, we get 3rd and someone from the West gets 2nd.

The first chart is for playoffs in our division (only 11 postions), the last is the race for the supporters shield (22 positions).
Yes, I think this is right - there is a minor chance we end up 2nd only because in order for that to happen the West has to catch us *and* NYCFC have to not catch us, so we are still 1st in the east.

The last chart is actually for draft lottery seeding.