A lot has to happen but if the Philadelphia Union and LAFC both advance through the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals, there will be an MLS Cup rematch in the 2023 Concacaf Champions League in late April and early May.
The Philadelphia Union will face El Salvadorian club Alianza FC in the Round of 16 in March while LAFC faces Costa Rican club LD Alajuelense.
If the Union advance out of the Round of 16 they will play the winner between Mexican club Atlas FC and Honduran club CD Olimpia in the quarterfinals.