An MLS Playoffs Preview From Someone Who Hasn’t Been Playing Close Attention

Seriously, I've been so busy this fall that I think I've watched maybe one MLS match in the last two months. So take this look at the playoff picture for what it's worth, unless I get something right, in which case, yay me.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
#1 Columbus v. #4 Real Salt Lake
This, of course, completes the trade that saw New York compete in (and win) the Western Conference bracket a year ago.