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MLS Playoffs Bracket, Schedule 2025: Fixtures, Results as Teams Learn MLS Cup Fate on Decision Day

Four Western Conference teams compete for the final two playoff spots while Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with 26 goals and 18 assists, the second-highest season total in MLS history.

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The 2025 MLS Cup playoffs are right around the corner, with the final day of the regular season — known as Deadline Day — set to finalize the bracket.

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MLS playoffs bracket, schedule 2025: Fixtures, results as teams learn MLS Cup fate on Decision Day

The 2025 MLS Cup playoffs are right around the corner, with the final day of the regular season — known as Deadline Day — set to finalize the bracket.

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MLS playoff picture and clinching scenarios, Golden Boot leaders for Decision Day 2025

After more than seven months of play, the 2025 MLS regular season has hit its final matchday, with two playoff spots up for grabs.

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2025 MLS Cup Playoff matchups set for Round One

Decision Day lived up to its name, as decisions got made and the 2025 MLS Cup Playoff matchups for the Eastern Conference are now set.Eastern ConferenceWILD CARD• Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City SCWednesday, October 22, Time TBD at Soldier FieldROUND ONE• Philadelphia Union (#1) vs Chicago or Orlando (Wild Card winner)• FC Cincinnati (#2) vs Columbus Crew (#7)• Inter Miami CF (#3) vs Nashville SC (#6)• Charlotte FC (#4) vs New York City FC (#5)W…

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USA Today broke the news in United States on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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