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Prediction: Eastern Conference Playoff Spots

By Matthew Nelson

Nov 29, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; The Columbus Crew win the Eastern Conference Championship and raise the trophy as they celebrate their victory against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Columbus Crew won with an aggregate score of 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; The Columbus Crew win the Eastern Conference Championship and raise the trophy as they celebrate their victory against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Columbus Crew won with an aggregate score of 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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First Place: New York Red Bulls

Jul 31, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) reacts after scoring a goal against the Chicago Fire during the second half at Toyota Park. The Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls game ends in a draw 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) reacts after scoring a goal against the Chicago Fire during the second half at Toyota Park. The Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls game ends in a draw 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

The Red Bulls had a horrendous start to their 2016 MLS campaign and looked to be the punching bag of the Eastern Conference this year, losing 6 of their first 7 games. Since then, though, Bradley Wright-Phillips has figured out how to score again and now the team has gone 6 games undefeated going into Week 23 and have only lost 2 of their last 13 games. This sudden 180 degree turn has found the Red Bulls in 3rd place in the East and 4 points behind first place NYCFC. By no means does it look like New York is slowing down either, making a push for their second consecutive Eastern Conference first place finish very likely.

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