By Reinaldo Oliveros
Nov 25, 2024, 06:00 AM EST
The fight for the 2024 MLS Cup is entering its decisive stage, and the Conference Finals promise to be exciting after a tournament full of surprises.
With none of the number 1 seeds and only one number 2 reaching this stage, the last four teams standing are the LA Galaxy (#2), Seattle Sounders (#4), Orlando City (#4) and New York Red Bulls (#7).
Conference Finals Schedule
Both knockout matches will be played on Saturday, November 30. The teams with the best position in the regular season will host:
Eastern Conference:
- Orlando City (#4) vs. New York Red Bulls (#7)
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Location: Exploria Stadium, Orlando, FL
Western Conference:
- LA Galaxy (#2) vs. Seattle Sounders (#4)
- Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA
Who will be local in the MLS final?
The team with the highest position in the regular season will host the grand final on December 7. Should Orlando City and Seattle Sounders advance, the Sounders will be the hosts thanks to their best record this season.
The road to the Conference Finals has been full of surprises. Teams like defending champion Columbus Crew (#2 East), Inter Miami (#1 East) and LAFC (#1 West) were eliminated before reaching this stage.
In particular, the New York Red Bulls have surprised by coming this far as the lowest seed, defeating heavy favorites in the process.
Which team will continue the legacy of the Columbus Crew?
The defending champion, Columbus Crew, will not have the opportunity to repeat their title after losing in the first round to the Red Bulls. TO
hour, four teams compete to lift the trophy, all with unique narratives: from the historical power of the Sounders and the Galaxy to the aspirations of teams like Orlando City and the Red Bulls, who seek to surprise the world of football.
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