It's early in the season but here are the current standings. 6 teams from each conference will compete in the playoffs.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1) New York City FC
2) Columbus Crew FC
3) Atlanta United FC
4) New England Revolution
5) New York Red Bulls
6) Montreal Impacts
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1) Sporting Kansas City
2) Vancouver Whitecaps
3) LA Galaxy
4) LAFC
5) Minnesota United FC
6) FC Dallas
2017 MLS cup winner, Toronto FC.