The Vancouver Whitecaps find themselves in a must-win situation as they host LAFC in Game 2 of their Round 1 MLS playoff series on Sunday evening. Facing elimination, Vancouver will be hoping to end their recent struggles against LAFC, having failed to win any of their last seven encounters across all competitions. The top-seeded LAFC are aiming for a clean

The Houston Dynamo face a must-win situation as they host the Seattle Sounders in Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series on Sunday. After a 0-0 draw in Game 1, Seattle took the upper hand by prevailing in a penalty shootout, putting all the pressure on Houston to secure a win to force a deciding Game 3 in Seattle

The Columbus Crew find themselves in a high-pressure situation as they prepare for a must-win match against the New York Red Bulls in the second game of their best-of-three first-round MLS playoff series. Facing elimination, Crew coach Wilfried Nancy’s key message to his team—and their fans—is simple but crucial: “stay calm.” Crew’s Tactical Approach Despite controlling 73 percent of the

Inter Miami Seek Improved Play in Game 2 vs. Atlanta United Inter Miami will look to capitalize on their successful 2024 season and secure a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs’ Eastern Conference semifinals as they take on Atlanta United on Saturday. Miami, who set a franchise record with 74 points in the regular season, started their playoff run with

FC Cincinnati Look to Close Out NYCFC in First-Round Playoff Series FC Cincinnati will aim to secure a spot in the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals when they face New York City FC on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. The third-seeded Cincinnati team holds a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series after their narrow victory on Monday, thanks to Yamil Asad’s

Loons Aim to Maintain Defensive Strength to Sweep Real Salt Lake Minnesota United’s strong defensive strategy will be front and center as they host Real Salt Lake (RSL) for Game 2 in their Round 1 Western Conference playoff series on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minnesota. After a 0-0 stalemate in Utah, which saw Minnesota emerge victorious in a penalty

Rapids Seek Reinforcements in Must-Win Game Against Galaxy The Colorado Rapids face a must-win scenario on Friday night as they host the second-seeded Los Angeles Galaxy in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series. After suffering a crushing 5-0 loss in the series opener, the Rapids are hoping that the return of key players can provide the spark they

Charlotte FC Faces “Do or Die” Moment in First Home Playoff Match Against Orlando City Charlotte FC is set for a high-stakes night as they host their first-ever playoff match, needing a win against Orlando City to keep their postseason hopes alive. Orlando, the fourth seed, won the first game of this best-of-three series with a 2-0 victory, putting them

LAFC tune up for playoffs vs. last-place Earthquakes With the playoffs looming and home-field advantage already secured for Round 1, Los Angeles FC (LAFC) enter their final regular-season match against the last-place San Jose Earthquakes with more than just pride at stake. Though the odds are slim, LAFC still have an outside shot at overtaking their cross-town rivals, the LA