Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Matchups & Schedule

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Playoff Matchups (Round One):

* (1) San Diego FC vs. Portland/RSL Wild Card Winner: San Diego has home-field advantage through at least the Western Conference Final.
* (2) Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. (7) FC Dallas: Game dates/times TBD.
* (3) LAFC vs. (6) Austin FC: game dates/times TBD.

key Players & Team Notes:

* San Diego FC:

* Anders Dreyer: Newcomer of the Year favorite (19 goals, 19 assists).
* Hirving “Chucky” Lozano: Mexican superstar and Designated Player.
* Record-breaking expansion season (63 points, 19 wins).
* Vancouver Whitecaps FC:

* Thomas Müller: German star, recently signed from Bayern Munich (8 goals, 4 assists in 8 appearances).
* Reached the 2025 Concacaf Champions cup final.
* Won a fourth straight Canadian Championship.
* FC Dallas:

* Petar Musa: DP striker, leading goalscorer (18 goals).
* Strong recent form (5W-1L-4D in last 10 games).
* Luciano Acosta transferred midseason.
* LAFC:

* Son Heung-Min: league-record signing, South korean superstar (9 goals, 3 assists in 10 games).
* Denis bouanga: Golden Boot runner-up (24 goals).