Only four teams remain.
The Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs have reached the Conference Final stage, with both No. 1 seeds – Philadelphia Union (Eastern Conference) and LAFC (Western Conference) – set to host on Oct. 30.
Here’s what awaits in single-elimination matches that’ll decide who reaches MLS Cup on Nov. 5.
(1) Philadelphia Union vs. (3) New York City FC
- When: Sunday, Oct. 30 (8 pm ET)
- Watch: FS1, FOX Deportes in US; TSN 2, TVA Sports in Canada
- Location: Subaru Park
Philadelphia: The Union overcame the Conference Semifinal bye clubs historically have struggled with, earning a 1-0 win over FC Cincinnati behind Leon Flach's goal and Andre Blake's goalkeeping heroics. Philadelphia went undefeated at home this year (12W-0L-5D record) and had both the league's best defense (26 goals against) and goal differential (+46).
New York City: The defending MLS Cup champions have looked comfortable in their playoff path, steamrolling Inter Miami CF 3-0 in Round One before earning a 3-1 win at CF Montréal in the Conference Semifinals. NYCFC have won six straight games since lifting the Campeones Cup over Liga MX's Atlas, and don't appear to be slowing down in spite of some injury concerns.
Season series: Philadelphia won both prior matchups this year, giving head coach Jim Curtin's group some confidence for a rematch of the 2021 Eastern Conference Final. NYCFC won that encounter 2-1, though the hosts were missing 11 players due to the league's health and safety protocols.