1-Seeds Advance in MLS Thrillers

October 21, 2022

By: Carlos Alvarez

LAFC & Philadelphia Union Reach MLS Cup Playoff Semifinals

Two of the four conference semifinal matches took the pitch on Thursday night, and both of the top seeds are still kicking. The Philadelphia Union locked down Cincinnati FC (1-0) thanks to Leon Flach’s one-timer. Out west, LAFC and LA Galaxy met in a playoff edition of El Trafico that was one for the ages. LAFC got two goals from Denis Bouanga before Galaxy’s Dejan Jovelijic’s gorgeous equalizer in the 85th minute. A stoppage-time corner kick fell to the foot of Cristian Arango for the LAFC win (3-2). The two 1-seeds are moving on, but the last two spots in the semifinals are up for grabs on Sunday.

 

MLS Cup Playoffs (Conference Semifinals)

East: Philadelphia Union def. Cincinnati FC (1-0)

West: LAFC def. LA Galaxy (3-2)

 

Conference Semifinals (Sunday)

East: CF Montreal vs. New York City FC (1:00 pm ET)

West: Austin FC vs. FC Dallas (8:00 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

MLS: El Trafico for the Ages! LAFC Reach ‘Unbelievable’ Level Against Galaxy

ESPN: Union Squeak By Cincinnati to Make MLS East Finals Return

 

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