MLS Cup Playoffs: Five Stripes, LAFC Advance To Conference Finals: LAFC Victory Over Galaxy Sends Sounders Into CCL

The second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs concluded on Thursday with two games.

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Atlanta:

Julian Gressel (10') and Josef Martinez (80') each scored once as Atlanta United blanked the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-0.



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Los Angeles:

Carlos Vela (16', 40') and Adama Diomande (68', 80') each scored twice as the Los Angeles Football Club finally excised their Los Angeles Galaxy demons by knocking off their visiting cross-town rivals 5-3 for their first-ever playoff victory.

LAFC's victory locked up America's last remaining CONCACAF Champions League berth for the Seattle Sounders.



Here are the matchups for the conference finals:

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Los Angeles:

Los Angeles Football Club vs. Seattle Sounders, Wednesday @ 7:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN)



EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Atlanta:

Atlanta United vs. Toronto FC, Thursday @ 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One)



The winners will advance to the MLS Cup Final, set to be contested on Sunday, November 10 at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (ABC).