User:Twwalter/2011 MLS table concept

Concept table idea if we do not want use the word "relegation" in the MLS overall standings.

Eastern table

 * - The top two clubs in each conference are guarenteed spots in the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs. The other six clubs in the playoffs enter via-wild card entrees, regardless of their conference, based on their overall standings in a single table.

Overall standings

 * - Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC cannot qualify for the U.S. Open Cup, as they are Canadian-based teams. If either qualify for an automatic berth into the U.S. Open Cup, the next highest-placed U.S.-based team not already qualified will be given a berth. Similarly, they cannot qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League through MLS. Rather, they can qualify through the Canadian Soccer Championship. If they finish in a Champions League automatic qualifying spot, then the highest-placed U.S.-based team not already qualified will qualify.
 * - Additional Champions League berths will be awarded to the participants of MLS Cup 2011 (TBD). The winner of the 2011 U.S. Open Cup also qualifies.
 * - 2012 SuperLiga berths are awarded to the top 4 finishing teams from MLS who do not qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League. These berths are open to teams from both the U.S. and Canada.