MLS Playoffs Heat Up: Timbers and Fire Advance; Union First to Eastern Semifinals
November 2, 2025
Eight teams sit in position to reach the conference semifinals after Decision Day and the Wild Card results, highlighting tight contention.
Philadelphia Union became the first team to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals by advancing past Chicago.
The Western and Eastern Conference brackets are outlined, with the conference semifinals, finals, and the MLS Cup Final schedule providing a roadmap for the postseason.
Portland Timbers and Chicago Fire have advanced from the Wild Card round to join the remaining playoff field.
The MLS Cup Final is slated for Saturday, December 6, 2025, capping the season.
At the time of reporting, specific matchups, dates, and full schedules for the conference semifinals and finals had not yet been determined, signaling ongoing scheduling and potential scenarios.
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Sports Illustrated • Nov 2, 2025
MLS Cup Playoffs Bracket: Conference Semifinals, All Possible Conference Finals Matchups