The Major League Soccer playoff bracket was set when the last whistle blew on Sunday. And with the relentless cycle of the season, the eyes of the league have already shifted to the possible conference semi-final matches that could occur. And in the West, they are especially spicy.
For Supporters’ Shield winners Los Angeles, the path ahead looks treacherous, even with their dominant form throughout the regular season. Meanwhile, the other side of the bracket may give way to one of the best rivalries in MLS, Portland vs. Seattle.
Here’s a breakdown of what each Western Conference club is looking at heading into the playoffs.