MLS Cup Playoff Matchups Finalized
The field for the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs is now set after a dramatic Decision Day that saw several teams clinch their postseason spots. The Eastern and Western Conference Wild Card games will take place on Wednesday, October 22, setting the stage for the full playoff bracket.
San Diego FC Clinches Top Seed
In the West, expansion side San Diego FC capped off a historic inaugural season by clinching the conference's top seed with a dominant 4-0 win over the Portland Timbers. Amahl Pellegrino and Anders Dreyer each scored twice to give SDFC 63 points - the most ever for an expansion club.
Wave FC Punch Playoff Ticket
Over in the NWSL, the San Diego Wave FC secured a playoff berth with a convincing 6-1 victory over the Chicago Stars FC. The Wave were led by a brace from French international Cascarino, who has been a standout performer all season.
TL;DR
- The field for the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs is set after Decision Day drama
- Expansion side San Diego FC clinched the top seed in the West with a 4-0 win
- San Diego Wave FC booked their NWSL playoff spot with a 6-1 rout of Chicago