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.

There will be no MLS Cup for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami this year. Atlanta United saw to that with a massive upset, sending the game’s most decorated player and biggest-spending team home earlier than anyone imagined.

Inter Miami lost a second consecutive game to Atlanta United, and crashed out of the MLS playoffs in the first round.