THE TRUTH ABOUT: The mls cup playoffs - The Untold Story

Three LAFC Storylines to Watch in the MLS Cup Playoffs

Son Heung-min takes on his first MLS Cup playoffs with the Black and Gold.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2025

Predicting the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card Matches

Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, Chicago Fire and Orlando City all seek spots in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 21, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 11, 2024

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

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

Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2024

Carlos Vela's Return to LAFC Is the Proper Send-off for His Career

Carlos Vela is back with LAFC ahead of the MLS Cup Playoffs, 10 months after coming up short against Columbus Crew.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23, 2024