MLS Cup Playoffs Round 1: Winners, Losers, and the Road Ahead

2025-11-15

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We’re back! After a little time away from the mics, we return with a packed episode breaking down all the chaos, dominance, and controversy from Round 1 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.This week, we sort through the biggest winners and losers from an opening round that went mostly chalk except for a few teams who made a statement and a few who completely fell apart. We break down:Inter Miami’s revenge tour, Messi’s insane scoring streak, and what this means for their title hopes.FC Cincinnati’s rivalry redemption, knockin...

We’re back! After a little time away from the mics, we return with a packed episode breaking down all the chaos, dominance, and controversy from Round 1 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.

This week, we sort through the biggest winners and losers from an opening round that went mostly chalk except for a few teams who made a statement and a few who completely fell apart. We break down:

Inter Miami’s revenge tour, Messi’s insane scoring streak, and what this means for their title hopes.
FC Cincinnati’s rivalry redemption, knocking out Columbus in a gritty Game 3.
San Diego FC’s historic expansion season, and whether they’re legit contenders or simply riding early season magic.
The MLS scheduling disaster caused by FIFA breaks and why this three week playoff pause is driving fans crazy.
Charlotte FC’s collapse as the only top four seed to bow out.
The embarrassing moment that overshadowed the Chicago Fire’s playoff return.

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