After higher seeds hosted Game 1, lower seeds host Game 2 in each Round One Best-of-3 series.
With another win, the leading team clinches a Conference Semifinal spot (played Nov. 25-26). If the trailing team wins, Game 3 awaits.
At this stage of the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs…
- Two wins: The first team to two wins advances.
- Win-only: Every Round One game will have a winner; no ties, no aggregate score.
- PK shootout: If a Round One game is tied after regulation time (90 minutes), no extra time will be played. There will immediately be a penalty kick shootout to determine the winner.
All Game 3s listed below are only played if necessary.
Game | When | Watch |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 29 | ||
Nov. 4 | ||
Game 3: Cincinnati vs. New York | N/A | N/A |
UPDATE: Cincinnati won 8-7 on PKs; no Game 3 needed
Cincinnati win Game 2
- Win Round One series 2-0
- Advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal vs. Philadelphia (4) or New England (5)
New York win Game 2
- Round One series tied 1-1
- Game 3 played Nov. 11
Game | When | Watch |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 30 | ||
Nov. 7 | ||
Game 3: Orlando vs. Nashville | Nov. 12 (5 pm ET) |
UPDATE: Orlando win 1-0; no Game 3 needed.
Orlando win Game 2
- Win Round One series 2-0
- Advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal vs. Columbus (3) or Atlanta (6)
Nashville win Game 2
- Round One series tied 1-1
- Game 3 played Nov. 12
Game | When | Watch |
|---|---|---|
Nov. 1 | ||
Nov. 7 | ||
Game 3: Columbus vs. Atlanta | Nov. 12 (7 pm ET) |
UPDATE: Atlanta win 4-2, force Game 3
Columbus win Game 2
- Win Round One series 2-0
- Advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal vs. Orlando (2) or Nashville (7)
Atlanta win Game 2
- Round One series tied 1-1
- Game 3 played Nov. 12
Game | When | Watch |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 28 | ||
Game 2: New England vs. Philadelphia | Nov. 8 (7 pm ET) | Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, FS1, FOX Deportes, TSN, RDS |
Game 3: Philadelphia vs. New England | Nov. 12 (3 pm ET) |
Philadelphia win Game 2
- Win Round One series 2-0
- Advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal vs. Cincinnati (1) or New York (8)
New England win Game 2
- Round One series tied 1-1
- Game 3 played Nov. 12
Game | When | Watch |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 29 | ||
Nov. 5 | ||
Game 3: St. Louis vs. Kansas City | N/A | N/A |
UPDATE: Kansas City won 2-1; no Game 3 needed
Kansas City win Game 2
- Win Round One series 2-0
- Advance to Western Conference Semifinal vs. Houston (4) or Salt Lake (5)
St. Louis win Game 2
- Round One series tied 1-1
- Game 3 played Nov. 11
Game | When | Watch |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 30 | ||
Nov. 4 | ||
Game 3: Seattle vs. Dallas | Nov. 10 (10 pm ET) |
UPDATE: Dallas won 3-1, force Game 3
Seattle win Game 2
- Win Round One series 2-0
- Advance to Western Conference Semifinal vs. LAFC (3) or Vancouver (6)
Dallas win Game 2
- Round One series tied 1-1
- Game 3 played Nov. 10
Game | When | Watch |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 28 | ||
Nov. 5 | ||
Game 3: LAFC vs. Vancouver | N/A | N/A |
UPDATE: LAFC win 1-0; no Game 3 needed
LAFC win Game 2
- Win Round One series 2-0
- Advance to Western Conference Semifinal vs. Seattle (2) or Dallas (7)
Vancouver win Game 2
- Round One series tied 1-1
- Game 3 played Nov. 9
Game | When | Watch |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 29 | ||
Nov. 6 | ||
Game 3: Houston vs. Salt Lake | Nov. 11 (4 pm ET) |
UPDATE: RSL win 5-4 on PKs, force Game 3
Houston win Game 2
- Win Round One series 2-0
- Advance to Western Conference Semifinal vs. St. Louis (1) or Kansas City (8)
Salt Lake win Game 2
- Round One series tied 1-1
- Game 3 played Nov. 11
