"Of course, Miami didn't even need hosting privileges to dominate Cincinnati in the conference semis, putting together one of the best performances of any MLS team this season. Messi & Co. controlled the match from the opening whistle. In a sharp contrast to their embarrassing failure at the first hurdle in last year's postseason, Miami's stock has only risen in the playoffs this time around -- Javier Mascherano's team is playing at its best."
"The conference semifinals of the MLS Cup playoffs are in the books, and only four teams remain in the quest for the title. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are now the team to beat after steamrolling FC Cincinnati, New York City FC took down the Supporters' Shield-winning Philadelphia Union, Thomas Müller's Vancouver Whitecaps snuck past Son Heung-Min and LAFC in a shootout, and the Western Conference No. 1 San Diego FC eked past Minnesota United FC.."
Only four teams remain in the MLS Cup playoffs: Inter Miami CF, New York City FC, Vancouver Whitecaps, and San Diego FC. Inter Miami thrashed FC Cincinnati 4-0, controlling the match from the opening whistle and showcasing peak playoff form under Javier Mascherano with Lionel Messi central to the attack. New York City FC upset Supporters' Shield winners Philadelphia Union, securing Miami homefield advantage for the Eastern Conference final. Vancouver Whitecaps advanced past LAFC via a shootout, while No. 1 Western seed San Diego FC narrowly defeated Minnesota United. The path to MLS Cup now appears to favor Miami, with western contenders advancing by slim margins.
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