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:
MLS playoff predictions, picks for conference finals
Inter 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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