The MLS Semifinals are here and we tell you everything you need to know: teams, schedules and more

T he MLS is entering a decisive stage in the battle for the 2023 MLS Cup with eight teams fighting for four places in the conference finals. The action will take place from Saturday, November 25 to Monday, November 27 , but unlike the previous round, the semifinals will be played in a single match at the home of the higher-ranked team.

The matchups bring together the top four teams from the East and another four from the West, some arriving with a perfect playoff run and others surviving heart-stopping playoffs that went to three games. In these semifinals, players such as Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller, Son Heung-Min and 'Chuky' Lozano will be fighting to get closer to the MLS trophy.

Schedules and where to watch the MLS semifinals in the USA

All matches are played at the home of the higher-ranked team

Eastern Conference Semifinals: Lionel Messi looks to reach final for first time since arriving in MLS

was the best team in the regular season and comes in with a lot of confidence after

, while

and now intends to do the same against one of the favorites to advance

, while Cincinnati also needed three games to beat Columbus and it will be one of the closest encounters.

Western Conference Semi-Finals: Thomas Muller vs Son Heung-Min for a ticket to the final

Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC

The semi-finals kick off with one of the best and most eagerly awaited matches with the clash between Thomas Muller and Son Heung-Min , both undisputed leaders of their teams. Vancouver eliminated Dallas in just two games, while LAFC dominated Austin with two resounding victories.

The road to the MLS Cup continues with exciting clashes that will determine the four teams that advance to the conference finals and keep alive their hopes of winning the MLS Cup.