D.C. United’s four-game winning streak has people throwing the word “contender” around, and has seen them jump from the playoff bubble to potentially hosting a knockout round game. A win tomorrow over Orlando City SC will do the job, but that’s only part of the equation. Lining up the best opponents will help down the road, and it takes a little luck to make a run at MLS Cup. So let’s look at what United fans should be hoping for tomorrow:
Eastern Conference
The idea here is for United to get the easiest path to MLS Cup.