With Game 1 of each Round One Best-of-3 Series in the books, four Eastern Conference teams are one step closer to reaching the Conference Semifinals.
Here is every scenario in play for Game 2 matchups in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
As a reminder, no extra time is played if a Round One match is tied after regulation time (90 minutes). Instead, a penalty kick shootout determines the winner.
(1) Philadelphia Union vs. (8) Chicago Fire FC
Game 1: Philadelphia outlasted Chicago , winning 4-2 in penalty kicks after the Fire battled back from a 2-0 deficit to earn a 2-2 draw in regular time.
If Philadelphia win Game 2: Host Conference Semifinal vs. Charlotte or New York City .
If Chicago win Game 2: The series returns to Philadelphia's Subaru Park for a winner-take-all Game

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