FC Cincinnati has a 1-0 lead as they play Columbus Crew in Game 2 of their best-of-three series at Lower.com Field. Follow along for live updates.

A 3-1 win in Game 1 saw all the momentum shift to Lionel Messi and company after the Argentine scored two goals. But with the rain coming down in Nashville, a slow start doomed Javier Mascherano's side, who gave the hosts a penalty kick within the first 10 minutes and conceded again right before halftime.

The higher seed are home for the first and — if necessary — third games of the series.The winners advance to the conference semifinals, with that round joining the conference final and MLS Cup Final as single-elimination matches at the home of the higher seed.

While Inter Miami may feel in command, their historic first-round playoff loss to Atlanta United last season still lingers this postseason. Inter Miami, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners, won Game 1 against Atlanta before dropping the next two matches to end their season short of MLS Cup title expectations.

The Croatian goalkeeper made saves with his hands, his positioning and sheer fortune Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. His penalty shootout heroics powered Charlotte to a 7-6 victory after 90 scoreless minutes against New York City FC, forcing a decisive Game 3 at 7 p.m. Friday back at Bank of America Stadium.

Inter Miami faces Nashville FC in the MLS Playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 (11/1/25) at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn.

Austin FC is playing LAFC in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 29, 2025. Check out photos from the series.

Alba and Miami are in the midst of the MLS Cup playoffs looking to make a run at the league’s ultimate prize. The MLS Cup final is slated for Dec. 6. If the Herons run the gauntlet and qualify, the final will also serve as a farewell for Alba and Busquets. A high note to cap off two legendary careers.

Messi's teammate, Sergio Busquets, is third in the league with over $8.8 million in compensation. The 2010 World Cup winner will retire at the end of this season. Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, Messi’s new Miami teammate, has a $1.5 million salary and $3,619,320 in total compensation.

In an exclusive interview, Nani shares memories of Orlando City, his favorite MLS fans, and why Cristiano Ronaldo could follow Beckham into ownership.