Round One scenarios: Best-of-3 Series in Western Conference

With Game 1 of each Round One Best-of-3 Series in the books, four Western Conference teams are one step closer to reaching the Conference Semifinals.

Here is every scenario in play for Game 2 matchups in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.

As a reminder, no extra time is played if a Round One match is tied after regulation time (90 minutes). Instead, a penalty kick shootout determines the winner.

(1) San Diego FC vs. (8) Portland Timbers

Game 1: San Diego defeated Portland , 2-1 , in their playoff debut, courtesy of goals from Anders Dreyer and Onni Valakari .

If San Diego win Game 2: Host Conference Semifinals vs. Minnesota or Seattle .

If Portland win Game 2: The series returns to San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium for a winner-take-all Game 3 on Nov. 9. The winner of that