At long last, the MLS playoffs are here with a brand-new format. Our experts explain what's to come and make their picks.
After nine months, 986 games, 1359 goals scored, a domestic cup and a first-of-its-kind Leagues Cup, we are finally at the business end of the MLS season: the playoffs, culminating with MLS Cup.
Ideally, you’d move it to the next round for the real magic to take place among in-form heavyweights. Chalk plays out in a forgiving best-of-three format here. – Jeff Rueter Conference semifinals Western Conference Semi 1 Winner Semi 2 Winner Bogert STL vs. HOU HOU SEA vs. LAFC SEA Burke STL vs. HOU HOU SEA vs. LAFC LAFC Cardenas STL vs. HOU STL SEA vs. VAN SEA Maurer STL vs. HOU HOU SEA vs. LAFC SEA Rueter STL vs. HOU HOU SEA vs. LAFC SEA Tenorio HOU vs. SKC HOU SEA vs.