The Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs field is ready!

Following Decision Day, 18 teams – nine across both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference – have qualified for the postseason and will begin the journey to the MLS Cup presented by Audi on December 7.

The single-elimination Wild Card games (No. 8 vs. No. 9) begin on October 22, with the Round One Best-of-3 Series beginning on October 25. All games can be viewed via the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Vancouver is limping into the playoffs and stuck in a seven-game winless rut ​​(0W-5L-2D). Maybe after posting 10g/15a this season, Ryan Gauld can spark a turnaround? For Portland, it’s all about the attacking trio of Jonathan Rodríguez (16g/7a), Evander (15g/19a) and Felipe Mora (14g/6a) offsetting any defensive concerns. Due to a scheduling conflict at BC Place in Vancouver, the competition will be held at Providence Park in Portland.

• Game 1: Friday October 25 | 8:30 PM ET (Chase Stadium, Apple TV – Free)
• Game 2: To be announced
• Game 3 (if necessary): To be announced

Inter Miami achieved two important points by winning the Supporters’ Shield and setting a new single-season points record (74). With legendary forwards Lionel Messi (20g/16a) and Luis Suárez (20g/9a) in good form, the Herons will look to win the MLS Cup. That starts with a standalone match on October 25, when their Round One series begins against the winner of the East Wild Card.

• Game 1: To be announced
• Game 2: To be announced
• Game 3 (if necessary): To be announced

Columbus hopes to become its first consecutive MLS Cup champion since the 2011-2012 LA Galaxy. If Wilfried Nancy’s team can achieve that, they will need star striker Cucho Hernández (19g/14a) at his best. The Red Bulls are in their fifteenth play-offs in a row, although Emil Forsberg, Lewis Morgan & Co. act as underdogs. New York has won once since the Leagues Cup (1W-5L-3D).

• Game 1: To be announced
• Game 2: To be announced
• Game 3 (if necessary): To be announced

Cincy is carried by midfielder Luciano Acosta (14g/19a), the reigning Landon Donovan MLS MVP. However, questions remain for Pat Noonan’s side due to back injuries. NYCFC’s hopes of a second MLS Cup title in four seasons could rest on Alonso Martínez, their Costa Rican forward who produced 16g/3a in a breakthrough season.

• Game 1: To be announced
• Game 2: To be announced
• Game 3 (if necessary): To be announced

Orlando earned home field advantage for the first round, winning 10 of their last 14 league games. Much credit goes to Facundo Torres (14g/6a), Duncan McGuire (10g/3a) and Martin Ojeda (4g/12a). Charlotte’s defense could score a point, especially if goalie Kristijan Kahlina warms up. It is notable that Dean Smith’s team has a five-game undefeated streak (4W-0L-1D) in the play-offs.

• Game 1: To be announced
• Game 2: To be announced
• Game 3 (if necessary): To be announced

LAFC are the Western Conference regular-season champions, topping El Tráfico rival LA Galaxy with a fifth straight win on Decision Day. Denis Bouanga has scored 20 goals in consecutive seasons, leading an attack that still integrates iconic French striker Olivier Giroud. The Black & Gold are chasing a third consecutive MLS Cup appearance after winning in 2022 and falling short in 2023.

• Game 1: To be announced
• Game 2: To be announced
• Game 3 (if necessary): To be announced

LA Galaxy started Decision Day as the No. 1 seed, but a final goal from Houston’s Daniel Steres sent archrival LAFC to the West. The Galaxy will look to bounce back in the first round, with Dejan Joveljic (15g/6a), Gabriel Pec (16g/14a), Riqui Puig (13g/15a) and Joseph Paintsil (10g/10a) providing the third-best attack in the there will be competition. 69 goals). Colorado has lost five of its last six games and is dealing with injuries to key midfielders Cole Bassett and Djordje Mihailovic.

• Game 1: To be announced
• Game 2: To be announced
• Game 3 (if necessary): To be announced

During an up-and-down season, RSL has found momentum via a six-match undefeated streak (3W-0L-3D). They are led by striker Chicho Arango (17g/12a) and midfielder Diego Luna (8g/12a). However, Minnesota are in fantastic form and have won six of nine matches (6W-2L-1D) after the Leagues Cup. Kelvin Yeboah has scored seven goals midway through the season and Robin Lod (7g/15a) remains perhaps the most underrated player in MLS.

• Game 1: To be announced
• Game 2: To be announced
• Game 3 (if necessary): To be announced

The Sounders were the league’s best defensive team in 2024, allowing just 35 goals during the regular season. Seattle’s offense can also go punch for punch, with Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák combining for 23g/21a this season. Houston’s hopes for another deep playoff run hinge on the performances of DPs Héctor Herrera and Ezequiel Ponce in big moments. Last year, Ben Olsen’s team reached the finals of the Western Conference.