The breaking of ties in the final standings, postseason and Final is accomplished by applying the following criteria, in order of importance:
- Total wins in league games.
- Goal difference in league games.
- Goals scored in league games.
- Ranking based on points earned against top four finishers.
- If number of games is unequal, then point percentage applies.
- FIFA Fair Play – Team with fewest disciplinary points in league games.
- If number of games is unequal, points will be divided by games played to arrive at a common basis for comparison.
- Lottery conducted by USL.