The 2025 MLS regular season ends with Decision Day on Oct. 18 as title hopefuls turn their attention to the MLS Cup Playoffs.
In 2024, the seventh-seed New York Red Bulls advanced out of the Eastern Conference, while the ninth-seed Atlanta United upset the record-breaking Inter Miami. What could 2025 have in store?
The postseason begins with the Wild Card matches on Oct. 22, and the remaining 16 teams take on the first round best-of-three series from Oct. 24 to Nov. 9, culminating in MLS Cup on Dec. 6.
takes a look at the top five MLS Cup contenders, heading into the final matchday of the regular season.
Jump to:5. Charlotte FC4. Philadelphia Union3. LAFC2. Vancouver Whitecaps1. Inter Miami






