USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. MLS playoff predictions for conference final games, MLS Cup USA TODAYNovember 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM 0 The road to MLS Cup 2025 has reached its final four. Here's what's on tap: Inter Miami vs. New York City FC — Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. ET (Apple TV) San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps — Saturday, Nov. 29 at 9 p.m.
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MLS playoff predictions for conference final games, MLS Cup
USA TODAYNovember 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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The road to MLS Cup 2025 has reached its final four.
Here's what's on tap:
Inter Miami vs. New York City FC — Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. ET (Apple TV)
San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps — Saturday, Nov. 29 at 9 p.m. ET (Apple TV)
In the Eastern Conference final, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami host the biggest underdog left in what has been a very chalk MLS Cup Playoffs, New York City FC. NYCFC — the conference's No. 5 seed — has upset Charlotte FC and the Supporters' Shield-winning Philadelphia Union en route to Saturday's showdown in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Messi and Miami would host MLS Cup on Saturday, Dec. 6 with a win.
In the Western Conference final, San Diego FC is on a quest to complete the greatest expansion season in league history. Standing in their way on Saturday are the Vancouver Whitecaps. In their 15-season MLS existence, this is the furthest in the playoffs that the Whitecaps have progressed.
Here's how USA TODAY Network soccer experts see how conference finals of the MLS playoffs will play out, including bonus picks for MLS Cup:
Charlotte FC 0, New York City FC 0, Charlotte FC wins penalty shootout 7-6 (Round 1, Game 2): NYCFC's Tayvon Gray (left) and Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha fight for the ball during the second half at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 1. Charlotte FC's penalty shootout win evened up the best-of-three series at a game apiece.
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1 / 16Quest for MLS Cup: The defining moments from the MLS playoffsColumbus Crew 4, FC Cincinnati 0 (Round 1, Game 2): FC Cincinnati's Alvas Powell heads the ball as Columbus goalkeeper Roman Celentano attempts a save during the first half at Lower.com Field on Nov. 2. The win by the Crew evened up the best-of-three series at a game apiece.MLS playoff predictions, picks for conference finalsInter Miami vs. New York City FC -
Jim Reineking: Inter Miami
Jacob Shames: Inter Miami
Seth Vertelney: Inter Miami
James Weber: Inter Miami
San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps -
Jim Reineking: Vancouver Whitecaps
Jacob Shames: Vancouver Whitecaps
Seth Vertelney: San Diego FC
James Weber: San Diego FC
MLS Cup 2025 -
Jim Reineking: Inter Miami over Vancouver Whitecaps
Jacob Shames: Inter Miami over Vancouver Whitecaps
Seth Vertelney: Inter Miami over San Diego FC
James Weber: Inter Miami over San Diego FC
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