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Every MLS Cup Final Host Scenario Explained Ahead of Conference Semifinals

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Max Mallow

The MLS Cup playoffs conference semifinals take place on the other side of the November international break.
The MLS Cup playoffs conference semifinals take place on the other side of the November international break. / Zach Sanderson/ICheap Rs-flyfishing Jordan Outlet Photos/Getty Images

The Major League Soccer Cup final is edging closer as a majority of the teams are still eligible to host the match in December.

MLS playoffs are unique in the sense that there are different formats in multiple rounds of the competition. The first round featured a best-of-three series where the higher seed hosted games one and three. The playoffs now switch to a single-elimination system the rest of the way.

Conference semifinal and final matches are hosted by the higher qualified seed, but once the MLS Cup final arrives the Supporters’ Shield standings are taken into consideration.

Here’s the detailed breakdown of MLS Cup final hosting priorities based on the eight teams still alive in the postseason.

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Eastern Conference Breakdown

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Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suárez (right) could play at Chase Stadium two more times this season. / Rich Storry/Getty Images

Eastern Conference Semifinals

Philadelphia hold hosting priority the rest of the way given they won the Supporters’ Shield, the silverware given to the team that earns the most regular season points. If they make it all the way to the MLS Cup final, they will host the match at Subaru Park.

New York City are on the road the rest of the way. They are the lowest ranked team remaining across both conferences.

Cannot host MLS Cup final in the semifinals and would welcome NYCFC if they defeat Philadelphia. The MLS Cup final would be at TQL Stadium if they advance given they finished higher than all Western Conference sides. Miami would also host the MLS Cup final if they qualify.

MLS Cup Hosting Priority

  • Philadelphia Union: Cannot host MLS Cup final
  • FC Cincinnati: Cannot host MLS Cup final
  • Inter Miami: Cannot host MLS Cup final
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Western Conference Breakdown

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Western Conference Semifinals

The Western Conference is very straightforward in terms of hosting scenarios.

For the rest of the conference portion of the playoffs, New York City FC hold priority as the top seed. If they lose to Minnesota United, the winner of Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC Eastern Conference sides have a major advantage if they qualify for the final.

The only way a Western Conference team hosts the MLS Cup final is if NYCFC run the gauntlet and qualify. Any other Eastern Conference representative and the western teams are out of luck.

MLS Cup Hosting Priority

  • New York City FC: San Diego FC
  • Vancouver Whitecaps: San Diego FC
  • LAFC: San Diego FC
  • Minnesota United: San Diego FC

When is the MLS Cup Final?

The MLS Cup final is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6. Kick-off time and location has yet to be confirmed.

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