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Who Inter Miami Play in the MLS Cup Playoffs First Round

Lionel Messi’s south Florida side will meet up with a familiar foe in a best-of-three series.

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MLS Decision Day: Three Can't Miss Matches Ahead of MLS Cup Playoffs

The Golden Boot race wraps up and Western Conference playoff spots are still up for grabs.

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MLS Cup Playoffs: Who’s In, Potential Playoff Bracket and Qualification Scenarios for Decision Day

Four teams battle it out for the two remaining MLS Cup playoff positions on Decision Day.

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‘A Bit of Magic’—Thomas Muller Heroics Fuelling Vancouver Whitecaps Ahead of MLS Cup Playoffs

Müller’s start in MLS with the Whitecaps has been nothing short of electrifying.

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MLS Cup Playoffs: Who’s In, Prospective Playoff Matches and Qualification Scenarios

Only two spots in the postseason have yet to be secured.

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Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul Handed Major Dilemma Ahead of MLS Cup Playoffs

Inter Miami’s final home match of the season falls during the October FIFA international window.

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MLS Playoff Picture: What the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Look Like if They Started Today

All but one MLS Cup Playoff berth has been clinched in the Eastern Conference.

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MLS Cup Playoffs: Who’s in and Which Teams Can Clinch on Matchday 37?

Six clubs will have a chance to clinch an MLS Cup Playoff spot this weekend.

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Lionel Messi Fires Inter Miami Into MLS Cup Playoff Spot, Takes Golden Boot Lead

A convincing 4–0 win over New York City FC saw the very best of Messi.

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MLS Cup Playoffs: Who’s in and Which Teams Can Clinch on Matchday 35?

The 2025 MLS regular season has less than a month left to play.

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‘Very Special’—Thomas Muller Makes History to Lead Whitecaps to MLS Cup Playoffs

Müller became the first MLS player to score a regular season hat-trick on his birthday.

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3 Teams Outside the MLS Cup Playoffs That Could Qualify This Fall

Which teams will hold onto MLS Cup Playoff spots come the end of Decision Day on Oct. 18?

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Riqui Puig Teases Uncertain LA Galaxy Return with Four-Word Message

The Spaniard has not played for the Galaxy since the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

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MLS Cup Playoffs 2025: Full Schedule, Key Dates, Format

The MLS regular season ends on Saturday, Oct. 18 with Decision Day.

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How Would the MLS Cup Playoffs Look if They Started Today (Matchday 24)

A look at how the MLS playoffs would look in both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference after Matchday 24.

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Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United: Predicted Lineups in MLS Cup Playoffs Rematch

Lionel Messi is expected to return to MLS play against Atlanta United on Sunday.

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LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup vs. Seattle Sounders: 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

LA Galaxy will hope to make it to its first MLS Cup final when it hosts Seattle Saunders in the Western Conference final of the MLS Cup playoffs.

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Best Goals from the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs so Far

Jordi Alba, Xande Silva and Ryan Gauld scored some of the best goals from the early stages of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

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Ranking the Best Players Left in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

LA Galaxy duo Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Pec are among the best players remaining in the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

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The Eight Remaining Teams in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs: Ranked

With Inter Miami knocked out of the MLS Cup Playoffs, LAFC and LA Galaxy are two teams eyeing MLS Cup.

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What Happens Now for Inter Miami After Early MLS Cup Playoffs Exit?

Inter Miami looks ahead to the 2025 season after falling in Round One of MLS Cup Playoffs action vs. Atlanta United.

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Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Atlanta United: MLS Cup Playoffs

Inter Miami boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino should pick his strongest starting lineup for his team's playoff bout vs. Atlanta United.

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Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United: Game Three Preview, Predictions, Team News

It's win or go home. Inter Miami hosts Atlanta United in a pivotal Game Three of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

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Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Atlanta United: MLS Cup Playoffs

Inter Miami hope to dispatch Atlanta United and advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

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Inter Miami Takes Game One Over Atlanta United: Takeaways From MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Match

Goals from Jordi Alba and Luis Suárez sealed a 2–1 home victory for Inter Miami against Atlanta United in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

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