Revolution

MLS Standings 2012: Revolution 9th in East after loss to Dynamo

The New England Revolution are second-to-last in the Eastern Conference after a loss to Houston that helped move the Dynamo into the playoff picture. Kansas City and San Jose still sit atop the two conferences.

By John.Wilkinson Oct 1, 2012, 3:30pm EDT

The New England Revolution's 2012 struggles continued on Saturday as the Revs lost, 2-0, on the road to the Houston Dynamo. For Houston it was a crucial victory as it pushed them into the fifth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The loss extended New England's winless streak to three games as they sit ninth in the East.

Sporting Kansas City and the San Jose Earthquakes are still atop the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively. San Jose leads Kansas City by three points in the race for the MLS Supporters' Shield.

In the season's final month, Kansas City is the only team in the East to clinch a playoff spot, while four teams out West have locked up playoff berths but are still fighting for positioning.

Full standings for both conferences are below. The top five teams in each conference make the playoffs:

Eastern Conference

1. Sporting Kansas City (58 points)

2. New York Red Bulls (53)

3. Chicago Fire (53)

4. D.C. United (51)

5. Houston Dynamo (49)

6. Columbus Crew (48)

7. Montreal Impact (40)

8. Philadelphia Union (30)

9. New England Revolution (29)

10. Toronto FC (22)