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Supporters' Shield Winner Philadelphia Eyed to Host MLS Cup Final
18 Nov
Summary
- Philadelphia Union hold hosting priority for MLS Cup final
- NYCFC lowest ranked team remaining, must win road games
- Western Conference teams unlikely to host MLS Cup final
With the MLS playoffs in full swing, the race to host the MLS Cup final on December 6th is intensifying. According to the article, the Philadelphia Union, having won the Supporters' Shield as the team with the most regular season points, hold the hosting priority for the championship match. If they advance to the final, they will welcome their opponents at Subaru Park.
The article also highlights the unique playoff format in MLS, which features a single-elimination system after the initial best-of-three series. This means that the higher-seeded teams will host the conference semifinal and final matches, but the Supporters' Shield standings come into play for the MLS Cup final.
The Eastern Conference is particularly intriguing, with NYCFC being the lowest-ranked team remaining. They will have to win on the road to reach the final, while FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami could potentially host the championship match if they advance.
On the Western Conference side, San Diego FC hold the top seed and would host the western final if they defeat Minnesota United. However, the only way a Western Conference team hosts the MLS Cup final is if NYCFC manages to run the gauntlet and qualify, as any other Eastern Conference representative would take priority.
