Eight (8) teams remain in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, continuing the journey towards MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 6.
Here’s everything to know as teams seek to advance from the Eastern Conference or Western Conference field, then raise the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy.
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Eastern Conference: 4 teams
No. 1 Philadelphia Union
No. 2 FC Cincinnati
No. 3 Inter Miami CF
No. 5 New York City FC
Western Conference: 4 teams
No. 1 San Diego FC
No. 2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
No. 3 LAFC
No. 4 Minnesota United FC
Eastern Conference
(1) Philadelphia Union vs. (5) New York City FC
(2) FC Cincinnati vs. (3) Inter Miami CF
Western Conference
(1) San Diego FC vs. (4) Minnesota United FC
(2) Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. (3) LAFC
Eastern Conference
(1) Philadelphia Union win series 2-0 vs. (8) Chicago Fire FC
(2) FC Cincinnati win series 2-1 vs. (7) Columbus Crew
(3) Inter Miami CF win series 2-1 vs. (6) Nashville SC
(5) New York City FC win series 2-1 vs. (4) Charlotte FC
Western Conference
(1) San Diego FC win series 2-1 vs. (8) Portland Timbers
(2) Vancouver Whitecaps FC win series 2-0 vs. (7) FC Dallas
(3) LAFC win series 2-0 vs. (6) Austin FC
(4) Minnesota United FC win series 2-1 vs. (5) Seattle Sounders FC
Eastern Conference
Chicago Fire FC (8) win 3-1 vs. Orlando City (9)
Western Conference
Portland Timbers (8) win 3-1 vs. Real Salt Lake (9)
Key dates
Wild Card Matches: Wednesday, October 22
Round One Best-of-3 Series: Friday, October 24 – Sunday, November 9
Conference Semifinals: Saturday, November 22 – Sunday, November 23
Conference Finals: Saturday, November 29 – Sunday, November 30
MLS Cup presented by Audi: Saturday, December 6
Key info
Eighteen (18) teams qualified for the postseason – the top nine from the Eastern Conference and the top nine from the Western Conference.
MLS Cup is hosted by the highest-ranked remaining team in the Supporters’ Shield standings, which is currently Shield winners Philadelphia Union.
