2025 MLS Cup Playoffs: Philly, Whitecaps, San Diego Take Series Openers

The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with the opening games of three conference quarterfinal series.


At Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania: 


After a 2-2 regulation draw, and with overtime dispensed with, the Philadelphia Union won their penalty-kick shootout with the visiting Chicago Fire 4-2 and won the opening match of their best-of-three of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Milan Iloski, who made a goal in the shootout, scored in regulation (75').

The series will continue this coming Saturday at Geekseat Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois (2:30 PST, Apple TV).


At BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia:


Daniel Rios (43'), Thomas Muller (PK-60'), and Kenji Cabrera (83') each tallied a goal as the Vancouver Whitecaps dominated visiting FC Dallas 3-0 in the opening game of a best-of-three Western Conference quarterfinal series. 


The series will continue at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas this coming Saturday at 6:30 PM PST (Apple TV).


At Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego:


Onni Valakari (23') and Anders Dreyer (30') each scored a first-half goal as San Diego FC held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1 in game one of a best-of-three Western Conference quarterfinal series.


Kristoffer Verde scored a goal for the Timbers in the 36th minute.


This series will continue this coming Saturday at Portland's Providence Park at 6:30 PM PST (Apple TV/Portland's KXTG radio).

 

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