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MLS Cup Playoffs: Conference Semifinals Schedules Confirmed, All Possible Finals Matchups

Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller, Son Heung-min and other stars have their eyes on the next round of the MLS Cup playoffs.

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Lionel Messi, USMNT Stars Headline 2025 MLS Best XI

The star-studded lineup includes players from nine different Major League Soccer teams.

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MLS Cup Playoffs Bracket: Conference Semifinals, All Possible Conference Finals Matchups

The fight for the 2025 MLS Cup is heating up.

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MLS Cup Playoffs Predictions: Every Game Two Clash in the First Round

Which teams advance to the conference semifinals, and which force a decisive game three?

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Philadelphia Union Take Major MLS Playoff Step After Dramatic Victory in Game One

The Union seek to become the first team since 2022 to win the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup in the same season.

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MLS Cup Playoffs: Predicting Every Eastern Conference Round One Series

Four teams will look to advance from the first-round best-of-three series, seeking a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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2025 MLS Awards Finalists: Full List of Nominees Confirmed

Anders Dreyer and Diego Luna are the only players to be named finalists for two awards.

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Complete MLS Cup Playoff Bracket Set, Inter Miami’s Route to Final

Inter Miami’s run to MLS Cup begins against Nashville.

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MLS playoff picks: Will Messi, Son or a dark horse make a run to the title?

The MLS postseason starts on Wednesday night. We assess the contenders for the championship, and take a look back at the talking points from the regular season

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No Captain America Needed: Philadelphia Union Dream Big After Lifting ‘Real’ Supporters’ Shield

The Union completed an unlikely triumph which confounded many preseason expectations.

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Philadelphia Union Clinch 2025 MLS Supporters’ Shield, Gain Significant Playoff Advantage

The Union will have hosting rights through every round of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Inter Miami vs. New England Revolution: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Herons look to return to winning ways after a crushing loss to the Chicago Fire.

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Five MLS Games With Major Playoff Implications Ahead of Decision Day

The MLS regular season wraps up on Oct. 18, but plenty could happen before then.

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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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Destiny Controlled: Philadelphia Union Hold Key to Supporters’ Shield After Crushing D.C. United

The Union avenged a 7–0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC with a 6–0 win over D.C United.

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Predicting the MLS Supporters’ Shield Race: How Will the Top 10 Finish?

The Philadelphia Union currently lead the Supporters’ Shield standings, but Miami are coming close.

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MLS Cup Playoff Superlatives: Most Likely to Win, Disappoint, Surprise

Sports Illustrated picks superlatives for MLS clubs if the playoffs started today.

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Predicting the MLS Supporters' Shield Race: Which Teams Have the Easiest Schedule?

The race for the 2025 MLS regular season title looks to be an epic battle.

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MLS Power Rankings: Supporters’ Shield Race Heats Up After Matchday 31

San Diego FC and the Philadelphia Union are within a point of each other atop the MLS Supporters’ Shield table.

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Philadelphia Union Take Supporters Shield Lead in Gritty Win Over FC Cincinnati

The Union clinched an MLS Cup Playoffs berth with the 1–0 win at TQL Stadium.

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‘Dig in’—USMNT’s Mihailovic Kickstarts New Era in Toronto FC Debut

Toronto FC picked up a 1–1 draw against the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union.

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Report: Philadelphia Union to Sign Record-Breaking MLS Goalscorer

Milan Iloski’s return to Denmark looks to be significantly shorter than expected.

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15-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Scores in First Manchester City Appearance

The Philadelphia Union midfielder is set to join Manchester City in 2027.

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Lionel Messi Removed From 2025 MLS All-Star Game Roster

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami teammate also made the same call.

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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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