QF
Teams play twice (Home and away) with the teams of their own Group (10 games) and once with the teams of the other Group (6 games), for a total of 16 games. The 3 top teams of each Group qualify for the playoffs. The winners of Group A and B get a bye week, while the 2nd of Group A plays the 3rd of Group B and the 2nd of Group B plays the 3rd of Group A. The winners of these series move to the semi-finals.
The winner of the playoff series will gain entry into the Group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League. The runner-up will gain entry into the CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round.
In the event of a points tie the following will apply:
1. Goal difference.
2. Most scored goals.
3. Most scored goals on away games.