Philly advance, Charlotte force game three; more to come from Round 1

Round 1 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs continues this evening.

Stick with us across the night or check back in for all the goals, highlights, and key stats.

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Two earlier kick-offs already offered up added drama to the opening round in the playoff bracket, with Charlotte forcing game three after a shootout win over NYCFC.

– Saturday, 1 November 2025

Elsewhere, Supporters' Shield winners and MLS Cup contender Philadelphia comfortably advanced into the conference semi-finals after dispatching Chicago in a 3-0 win.

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Round One drama: What we learned in Game 3 & what comes next:NYCFC defeated Charlotte 3-0 in a playoff decider, with all goals conceded from Charlotte's own set pieces. Nicolás Fernández Mercau starred with a brace, while Charlotte's aging roster struggled defensively.

Western Conference: What we learned in Game 2 & what comes next:Portland Timbers forced a Game 3 with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer by Gage Guerra, then won 4-3 on penalties after San Diego's late collapse. Key injuries impacted both sides in this Western Conference playoff clash.

Western Conference: What we learned in Game 1 & what comes next:Vancouver Whitecaps dominated FC Dallas 3-0 in Game 1, outshooting them 22-0. Petar Musa was neutralized, and Thomas Müller's playmaking shone as the 'Caps took a commanding series lead.