The Galaxy stunned Minnesota United 6-2 in the Western Conference semifinals, becoming the only team to finish top three across both the East and West to reach the conference finals. LAFC, Real Salt Lake, FC Cincinnati, the Columbus Crew and Inter Miami all proved to be disappointments in the 2024 postseason. Many predicted Miami would be the likely host and clear favorite to win MLS Cup, as Messi and Luis Suárez scored the team's way to the Supporters' Shield. Instead, the underrated Galaxy came through with 15 goals throughout three playoff games to do what Inter simply couldn't.
With LAFC and NYCFC out of the picture, all four clubs remaining will aim to clinch their first league championship of the 2020s. Of those four clubs, two from the Eastern Conference -- Orlando City and the Red Bulls -- could make history by lifting an MLS Cup title for the first time. For Orlando, doing so would be thanks to their rejuvenated form that was showcased in their 1-0 win over Atlanta.
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