2025 MLS Cup playoffs
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The 2025 MLS Cup playoffs (branded as the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for sponsorship reasons) was the post-season championship of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top soccer league in the United States and Canada. It was the 30th edition of the MLS Cup playoffs, following the conclusion of the 2025 season. The playoffs began on October 22 and concluded with MLS Cup 2025 on December 6. Both of the previous year's MLS Cup finalists, champions LA Galaxy and runners-up New York Red Bulls, failed to qualify, the latter for the first time since 2009. San Diego FC qualified for the playoffs as Western Conference champions in their inaugural MLS season, but were eliminated in the conference finals by Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The Philadelphia Union entered as Supporters' Shield and Eastern Conference champions, but were eliminated in the conference semifinals by New York City FC. Inter Miami CF won their first MLS Cup title after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3–1.
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| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 65 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Nashville SC | 34 | 54 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 54 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 53 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 53 |
| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | Pts |
| 1 | San Diego FC | 34 | 63 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 63 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 58 |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 55 |
| 6 | Austin FC | 34 | 47 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 34 | 44 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 41 |
| Home team | Score | Away team |
| Eastern Conference | ||
| Chicago Fire FC | 3–1 | Orlando City SC |
| Western Conference | ||
| Portland Timbers | 3–1 | Real Salt Lake |
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
| Eastern Conference | |||||
| Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | Chicago Fire FC | 2–2 (4–2 p) | 3–0 | — |
| FC Cincinnati | 2–1 | Columbus Crew | 1–0 | 0–4 | 2–1 |
| Inter Miami CF | 2–1 | Nashville SC | 3–1 | 1–2 | 4–0 |
| Charlotte FC | 1–2 | New York City FC | 0–1 | 0–0 (7–6 p) | 1–3 |
| Western Conference | |||||
| San Diego FC | 2–1 | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | 2–2 (2–3 p) | 4–0 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2–0 | FC Dallas | 3–0 | 2–2 (4–2 p) | — |
| Los Angeles FC | 2–0 | Austin FC | 2–1 | 4–1 | — |
| Minnesota United FC | 2–1 | Seattle Sounders FC | 0–0 (3–2 p) | 2–4 | 3–3 (7–6 p) |
| Home team | Score | Away team |
| Eastern Conference | ||
| Philadelphia Union | 0–1 | New York City FC |
| FC Cincinnati | 0–4 | Inter Miami CF |
| Western Conference | ||
| San Diego FC | 1–0 | Minnesota United FC |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Los Angeles FC |
| Home team | Score | Away team |
| Eastern Conference | ||
| Inter Miami CF | 5–1 | New York City FC |
| Western Conference | ||
| San Diego FC | 1–3 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
| 1 | Tadeo Allende | Inter Miami CF | 9 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Inter Miami CF | 6 |
| 3 | Anders Dreyer | San Diego FC | 4 |
| 4 | Amahl Pellegrino | San Diego FC | 3 |
| Son Heung-min | Los Angeles FC | ||
| 6 | Tai Baribo | Philadelphia Union | 2 |
| Denis Bouanga | Los Angeles FC | ||
| Brenner | FC Cincinnati | ||
| Hugo Cuypers | Chicago Fire FC | ||
| Nicolás Fernández | New York City FC | ||
| Hirving Lozano | San Diego FC | ||
| Alonso Martínez | New York City FC | ||
| Felipe Mora | Portland Timbers | ||
| Jordan Morris | Seattle Sounders FC | ||
| Danny Musovski | Seattle Sounders FC | ||
| Jacen Russell-Rowe | Columbus Crew | ||
| Mateo Silvetti | Inter Miami CF | ||
| Obed Vargas | Seattle Sounders FC | ||
| Kristoffer Velde | Portland Timbers | ||
| Brian White | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
References
- MLSsoccer.comhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-announces-new-playoff-format-for-2023-season
- Fox Sportshttps://www.foxsports.com/stories/mls/2025-mls-playoff-bracket-schedule-scores
- ESPNhttps://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37636533/mls-adds-best-3-series-expanded-playoffs-2023-season
- MLSsoccer.comhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/news/audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-key-dates-schedule-information
- "Charlotte FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/charlotte-fc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Chicago Fire FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/chicago-fire-fc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "FC Cincinnati clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/fc-cincinnati-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Columbus Crew clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-crew-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Inter Miami clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/inter-miami-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Nashville SC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/nashville-sc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "New York City FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-york-city-fc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Orlando City clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/orlando-city-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Philadelphia Union clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/philadelphia-union-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Austin FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/austin-fc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "FC Dallas clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/2025/news/fc-dallas-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "LAFC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/lafc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Minnesota United FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/minnesota-united-fc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Portland Timbers clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/portland-timbers-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Real Salt Lake clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/2025/news/real-salt-lake-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "San Diego FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.sandiegofc.com/news/san-diego-fc-clinches-2025-audi-mls-cup-playoffs-berth-in-historic-inaugural-season
- "Seattle Sounders FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/seattle-sounders-fc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- "Vancouver Whitecaps FC clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot"https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/vancouver-whitecaps-fc-clinch-audi-2025-mls-cup-playoffs-spot
- ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/760079/nashville-sc-inter-miami-cf
- MLSsoccer.comhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/stats/players/?stat-type=goals#season=2025&competition=mls-cup-playoffs&club=all&statType=general&position=all