El Tráfico rivals LAFC and LA Galaxy are both blessed with loads of talent in the final third as both teams are now the favorites meet in the Western Conference final. In the East, Orlando City and New York Red Bulls have their own star forwards to lead them into the battle in the conference semifinals.

The Loons shared its Western Conference semifinal against Los Angeles Galaxy is scheduled for 5 p.m. CDT Sunday, Nov. 24 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. MNUFC advanced to the final four of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Nov. 2, but had to wait for the three other spots in the next round to be filled this weekend.

LA Galaxy put in two dominant performances to show everyone they mean business in this year's playoffs. The Galaxy dismantled Colorado Rapids on a 9–1 aggregate score over two games played as Greg Vanney's team is no doubt one of the strongest teams remaining in the competition, alongside rivals LAFC.

While MLS and its Apple broadcast partners were deeply invested in Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup, parity has again leveled the field.

Yahoo Sports contributors Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Atlanta United’s upset over Inter Miami, eliminating Miami and Messi from the playoffs and how it happened. Hear the full conversation on the “The Cooligans” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

Lionel Messi has opened up for the first time following Inter Miami's unexpected exit in the MLS Cup playoffs. Messi's Miami lost to Atlanta in the decider.