The Major League Soccer (MLS) 2025 playoffs are now in their most intense phase: the conference semifinals. After a best-of-three opening round, the remaining eight teams are battling it out for a spot in a single-elimination playoff.
The semifinal phase will be played between Saturday, November 22 and Monday, November 24. For U.S. Hispanic fans, this stretch is key: teams with Latino stars, media breadth and stadiums in markets with a strong Latino presence.
Qualified teams
The squads that advanced to this round come from both MLS conferences.
In the East, Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati stand out, while in the West there are San Diego FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and LAFC, among others.
Notably, San Diego FC, in its MLS debut, led the West and has become a case of special attention for the U.S. Latino community.
Format and venues
Unlike the previous rounds, the semifinals are not best-of-three, but single-elimination matches.
In the event of a tie in regulation time, the teams will include extra time and penalty kicks if necessary.
In addition, the home field belongs to the team that placed higher in the MLS regular season, which gives them a key advantage at home.
This stage is key
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Soccer with Latin flavor
The presence of Latino players in MLS, venues in cities with large Hispanic populations and Spanish-language coverage make these semifinals of great interest to the U.S. Hispanic audience.
Teams like LAFC or San Diego FC are in markets where this demographic is especially significant.
Following these matches allows you to connect with high-level soccer without losing the cultural link.
What to watch
How will San Diego FC perform in its first year in the league?
Can Vancouver Whitecaps or LAFC establish themselves as real title contenders?
Will Eastern teams maintain their home field advantage against aggressive Western opponents?
How will Latino players influence each decisive duel?
This stage of MLS 2025 promises exciting moments, intense rivalries and the possibility of the emergence of new Hispanic soccer stars.
If you live in the U.S. and are interested in following the road to MLS Cup, these conference semifinals are a must-see starting point.
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