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Jim Reineking
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Digital sports editor at USA TODAY.
Audio issues resolved. Scott Hanson is back.
December 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Heck yeah, Sprint Season 2027! 😆
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Nothing like hearing “White Christmas” on Nov. 2 😆
November 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
MLS playoff predictions for Round 1 AND MLS Cup …
MLS playoff predictions for Round 1 games, MLS Cup: Is this Lionel Messi's year?
The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are on to the best-of-three Round 1 series, featuring 16 teams aiming to reach the championship game on Dec. 6.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
What happens when an MLS playoff game is tied after 90 minutes of regulation play?

Answer: It depends.
What happens if MLS playoff game is tied after regulation? Overtime, penalty kick rules
The MLS playoffs have a unique format yet and fans have plenty o keep in mind as they watch.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
MLS has tinkered with the playoff format many times over its 30 seasons of existence.

This is the format being used this year ...
MLS Cup Playoffs format, bracket: What to know for penalty kicks, extra time
The 2025 MLS playoffs can feature as many as 33 playoff games over 46 days from the wild-card matches on Oct. 22 to MLS Cup on Dec. 6.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM