We've reached the end of Round One, with 10 teams still vying for the final five Conference Semifinal spots.

With so much on the line in this weekend's winner-take-all Game 3 matchups, one moment of magic can be the difference between moving on or going home.

Let's look at one player from each team who could prove vital in advancing in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Alonso Martínez Forward · New York City Football Club

You could make the case for goalkeeper Matt Freese , who kept clean sheets in New York City FC 's first two matches against Charlotte FC . But the Cityzens' ineffectiveness up front in Game 2 is why we've reached Game 3.

Martínez was on the mark in Game 1, scoring a sensational solo goal, which was enough to hand NYCFC the 1-0 win .

To advance on the ro

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