MLS Playoffs Heat Up: Timbers and Fire Advance; Union First to Eastern Semifinals

November 2, 2025
MLS Playoffs Heat Up: Timbers and Fire Advance; Union First to Eastern Semifinals
  • 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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