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The Chicago Fire kicked off the 2025 MLS playoffs with an impressive win over Orlando City in the Eastern Conference Wild Card game to advance to a series against the Philadelphia Union.

The MLS Cup playoffs begin with the Wild Card round, and ESPN details which of Chicago, Orlando, Portland and Salt Lake will be moving on to Round 1.

The regular season is in the rearview mirror and the playoffs are upon us, so which postseason contenders are best placed for a run to MLS Cup?

Djordje Mihailovic scored two goals to help Toronto FC beat Orlando City 4-2 on Saturday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.

The Whitecaps come back to beat Orlando City thanks to this stooage time winner by Thomas Muller.

The MLS club wanted to sign the Brazil international to a long-term contract ahead of the 2026 World Cup

After clinching the Supporters' Shield, there can be no question who's on top of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings: the Philadelphia Union.

Marco Pasalic scored in the 34th minute and Pedro Gallese had six saves on Saturday night for Orlando City in a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew.

Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga are dragging LAFC up the Western Conference table as well as the order in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Pairing Son Heung-min with Denis Bouanga has given LAFC one of the most fearsome attacks in the league, but were they able to break into the top five of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings?