MLS playoff schedule, seedings, bracket: LA Galaxy first to advance, sweeping Colorado Rapids in first round

After a wild final day of the season that saw Los Angeles FC secure the top seed in the Western Conference and Inter Miami set the single season points record, and a wildcard round which saw Atlanta and Vancouver advance, the MLS Cup playoffs are truly underway. 

The playoffs began on Oct. 22 with the wildcard round and the main even started Friday, October 23 with the first round best of three series matchups as Inter Miami topped Atlanta United 2-1 in their series opener. Despite finishing as the eighth seed in the Western Conference, the Vancouver Whitecaps needed to travel to face the Portland Timbers due to BC Place hosting the World Supercross Canadian Grand Prix, but their road win meant they had the honor of facing LAFC in the first round, and losing their opener 2-1. After the initial best of three matchups, the playoffs will become single elimination as the tension ratchets up in pursuit of an MLS Cup.

Conference Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 23 - Sunday, Nov. 24

Conference Finals
Saturday, Nov. 30 - Sunday, Dece. 1

MLS Cup presented by Audi
Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. ET