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Eastern Conference Team Performance Western Conference Semifinals Match Analysis Match Results Nashville SC Eastern Conference Final MLS Cup Format Changes Home-field Advantage Western Conference Final Philadelphia Union Qualification Decision Day Penalty Shootouts 2025 Season Western Conference Semifinals Postseason Structure 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Matchups Playoff Contention Eastern Conference Semifinal Conference Final Sporting Kansas City vs St. Louis City New England Revolution Eastern Conference Semifinals Team Success Round One MLS Cup Series Penalty Shootout MLS Cup Western Conference semifinals Western Conference Semifinal Columbus Crew Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati Refereeing Eastern Conference Championship Western Conference Championship Wild Card Matches Team Dynamics Chase Stadium Championship Matches Inter Miami CF Series Matches San Diego Match Format Eastern Conference Standings Match Details Chicago Fire Qualification LAFC vs Austin FC Wild-Card Games Postseason Qualification 2023 Season Standings Postseason Berth Streaming Conference Semifinals Viewership FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Match Previews Broadcasting Lionel Messi Inclusivity Postseason Schedule Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps Playoff Format Finals Schedule Game Highlights 2024 Season San Diego FC vs. Minnesota United FC Inter Miami Upcoming Matches 2025 Club World Cup Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids 2024 MLS Playoffs New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Championships Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Competition Dynamics Atlanta United Orlando City SC Match Reports Conference Finals D.C. United Wild-card Games Golden Boot New York Red Bulls Opening Round 2023 MLS Cup playoff field Upsets Player Reactions MLS Cup Final

Whitecaps Reach First Western Final After Penalty Shootout Over LAFC

The win ends two years of playoff losses to LAFC, setting up a Nov. 29 conference final against San Diego or Minnesota.

MLS Sets 2026 Slate With World Cup Pause, LA Coliseum Opener and Miami Freedom Park Debut

MLS Approves 2027 Switch to July–May Season as Pochettino Backs Move

MLS Approves July–May Calendar From 2027, Plans Spring 2027 ‘Sprint’ Season

Fernández Brace Sends NYCFC Past Charlotte Into MLS Eastern Semifinal

Son Heung‑min's Award-Winning Form Sets Stage for LAFC's Playoff Series With Austin FC

MLS Playoffs Open to All Apple TV Subscribers as Season Pass Paywall Is Lifted

MLS Confirms Playoff Dates: Cincinnati–Columbus 'Hell Is Real' Starts Oct. 27

Union Visit Charlotte on Decision Day With Club Record in Reach, Hosts Playing to Secure Top-Four Seed

Real Salt Lake Beats Rapids 1-0 to Move Into West Play-In Position

Chicago Fire Clinch Playoffs With 5-3 Win at Inter Miami

Real Salt Lake Rebounds With 3-1 Win Over Austin To Bolster Playoff Bid

Columbus Crew Held 1-1 by Toronto FC as Late Saves Preserve Draw

Julián Fernández’s Stoppage-Time Strike Seals NYCFC’s 3-2 Win Over Crew

NYCFC Rallies Past Fire 3-1 to Tighten Playoff Grip