MLS Playoffs Semis Set: Final Four Fight For East & West Crowns

Written by Patrick Echatah

The Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are heating up! The field has been narrowed down to eight teams (four per conference) for the Conference Semifinals.

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Following the intense Round One Best-of-3 Series, the journey continues with high-stakes, single-elimination matches scheduled for November 22-24. The winners will move one step closer to the ultimate goal: the MLS Cup presented by Audi on December 6.

Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC

Philadelphia Union will host New York City FC at Subaru Park this Sunday, November 23rd, at 7:30 pm ET. You can watch the game on MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), FS1/FOX Deportes, or TSN/RDS.

Philadelphia, the Supporters’ Shield winner with a league-best 66 points, enters the match in dominant form after sweeping Chicago Fire FC in Round One. Key contributions came from leading scorer Tai Baribo (who broke his drought with a Game 2 brace), record signing Bruno Damiani, and Best XI defenders Jakob Glesnes and Kai Wagner in a decisive 3-0 victory.

Meanwhile, New York City FC is riding the momentum of a successful Round One upset over Charlotte FC. In their decisive Game 3, summer signing Nicolás Fernández Mercau delivered a brace, Alonso Martínez added his second playoff goal, and USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese made critical saves to secure their place.

FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami CF

This high-stakes Eastern Conference Final playoff match will see FC Cincinnati host Inter Miami CF at TQL Stadium on Sunday, November 23, at 5 pm ET. Fans can watch the game on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

FC Cincinnati secured their spot by defeating their rivals, the Columbus Crew, in Game 3 with a 2-1 victory, thanks to a brace (two goals) from Brenner. Inter Miami CF advanced decisively, routing Nashville SC 4-0 in Game 3, with Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende each scoring a brace.

San Diego FC vs. Minnesota United FC

This is a Western Conference Semifinal matchup taking place on Monday, November 24th, at 10 pm ET at Snapdragon Stadium. You can watch the game on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

San Diego FC are fresh off a 2-1 series win over the Portland Timbers. Their success is powered by Anders Dreyer, the 2025 MLS Newcomer of the Year and Best XI forward, who contributed 3 goals and 2 assists in the series.

Minnesota United secured their spot after an epic Game 3 victory over Seattle Sounders FC, where they drew 3-3 despite being down a man before winning in a thrilling penalty shootout.

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LAFC

Vancouver Whitecaps will host LAFC in a highly anticipated MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinal on Saturday, November 22, at 9:30 pm ET at BC Place, broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Vancouver Whitecaps is spearheaded by German veteran Thomas Müller, formerly of Bayern Munich. He has been a dominant force for the Whitecaps in their best-ever MLS season, registering 9 goals and 4 assists in 10 games since joining.

LAFC features South Korean icon Son Heung-Min, who arrived from Tottenham Hotspur in a league-record move. Son has quickly formed a potent attacking duo with Best XI forward Denis Bouanga, contributing 10 goals and 4 assists in 12 matches.

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