NEW YORK, NY — The Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs have reached the Conference Semifinals.
After navigating through Round One Best-of-3 Series, eight teams will play single-elimination matches across Nov. 22-24.
Four teams remain in both the Eastern and Western conferences, continuing the journey to MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 6.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
(1) Philadelphia Union vs. (5) New York City FC
- WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 23 | 7:30 pm ET
- WATCH: MLS Season Pass, Apple TV; FS1/FOX Deportes, TSN/RDS
- WHERE: Subaru Park
Philadelphia swept Chicago Fire FC in Round One, showing why they won the Supporters’ Shield with a league-best 66 points. Leading scorer Tai Baribo broke his goal drought in Game 2 with a first-half brace, club-record signing Bruno Damiani added an insurance tally, and Best XIdefenders Jakob Glesnes and Kai Wagner helped pitch a shutout in a 3-0 road victory.
New York City are looking to pull off a second straight upset, after eliminating Charlotte FC in Round One. In the decisive Game 3, summer signing Nicolás Fernández Mercau netted a brace, Costa Rican international Alonso Martínez scored his second playoff goal, and USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese proved clutch.
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Thanks to their Shield win, Philadelphia have hosting priority through MLS Cup.
(2) FC Cincinnati vs. (3) Inter Miami CF
- WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 23 | 5 pm ET
- WATCH: MLS Season Pass, Apple TV
- WHERE: TQL Stadium
A star-studded showdown awaits between Best XI attackers, as Evanderand FC Cincinnati host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF for a trip to the Eastern Conference Final.
Brenner‘s brace gave Cincy a 2-1 victory in Game 3, securing passage past Hell is Real rivals Columbus Crew. Meanwhile, Messi and Tadeo Allende both netted braces as Miami completed a 4-0 rout of Nashville SC in Game 3.
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Messi remains in fantastic form, producing 10g/8a in his last six games. He’s heavily favored to become the first back-to-back Landon Donovan MLS MVP winner.
WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
(1) San Diego FC vs. (4) Minnesota United FC
- WHEN: Monday, Nov. 24 | 10 pm ET
- WATCH: MLS Season Pass, Apple TV
- WHERE: Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego‘s historic expansion season continued in Round One, with Anders Dreyer powering a 2-1 series win over the Portland Timbers. The 2025 MLS Newcomer of the Year and Best XI forward produced 3g/2a in three matches, fellow DP forward Chucky Lozano scored on his return from a team-imposed suspension, and Amahl Pellegrino bagged a brace in Game 3.
Minnesota won a Game 3 for the ages against Seattle Sounders FC, drawing 3-3 while down a man before Dayne St. Clair scored the winning penalty kick in the 10th round. The 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year has developed a sterling reputation in PK shootouts, giving the Loons a fail-safe if their Kelvin Yeboah-led attack falls short.
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During the regular season, San Diego set expansion-club records for points (63) and wins (19). Meanwhile, Minnesota proved elite on set pieces and allowed the third-fewest goals (39) in MLS.
(2) Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. (3) LAFC
- WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 22 | 9:30 pm ET
- WATCH: MLS Season Pass, Apple TV
- WHERE: BC Place
It’s a battle of superstar summer signings when Vancouver and LAFCmeet in the postseason for the third straight year.
Vancouver are led by Thomas Müller, who arrived following a storied career for Bayern Munich. The German attacker has 9g/4a in 10 matches since joining the Whitecaps, leading by example during the club’s best-ever MLS season. They swept FC Dallas in Round One.
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LAFC feature South Korean legend Son Heung-Min, who’s developed a special partnership with Best XI forward Denis Bouanga since his league-record arrival from Tottenham Hotspur. Son has 10g/4a in 12 games, helping the Black & Gold to a Round One sweep of Austin FC.
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