It might just be the starkest stylistic contrast in Audi MLS Cup Playoffs history.

Monday night’s Western Conference Semifinal between Minnesota United and San Diego FC (10 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV ) pits two teams at diametrical ends of the spectrum in multiple contexts both statistical and philosophical: Possession, pass completion, lines of confrontation, risk-taking, reliance on set pieces – which in MNUFC’s case most assuredly includes throw-ins, with Michael Boxal l’s slingshot tosses providing a devastating weapon in the final third – and beyond.

SDFC “really wants to dictate the play with the ball and have the ball in play,” in the words of their general manager, Tyler Heaps – and Loons boss Eric Ramsay readily admits he’s found the Chrome & Azul just as entertai

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