GOAL breaks down who’s in the running to lift the Philip F. Anschutz trophy on November 5.
It went down to the final weekend, but the MLS playoff picture is now complete.
A total of 14 teams will vie for MLS Cup, with several booking their spots in the postseason at the last possible moment. But, as we all know, at this time of year, it’s anyone’s game as everyone has a chance to lift MLS’ ultimate prize.
Here’s a closer look at the MLS playoff schedule, format and bracket as the quest for MLS Cup begins.
What is the MLS playoff format?
The MLS playoffs feature a total of 14 teams, seven from both the Eastern and Western Conferences.
The top seed in each conference receives a bye straight into the conference semifinal round, with the other six teams on each side taking part in the opening round.
Each tie will be contested under a single-elimination format throughout, with the higher seed serving as host all the way through to MLS Cup.
Which teams qualified for the MLS playoffs?
MLS Playoff schedule
ROUND 1
CONFERENCE SEMIFINAL
CONFERENCE FINALS
MLS CUP
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