The MLS Cup Playoffs are nearly upon us which means it time for the writers of Stumptown Footy to fill out brackets that are sure to be broken. Sam, Alex and Grant have compiled their brackets below with explanations behind each of their picks. Let us know your picks and which of the writers’ brackets you are placing your bets on in the comments below.

Sam Svilar’s Bracket

Welcome to the dumbest but most fun MLS Cup. Things run fairly chalk in the East. NYCFC pulls the ol’ “we’ve got first-round momentum” and knocks off the Revs and Union to host MLS Cup.