The 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs has already seen plenty of chaos and drama in the wild card and Round 1 as several giants were eliminated from the postseason.
Reigning champions Columbus Crew won't have the chance to repeat as winners after being knocked out by New York Red Bulls while FC Cincinnati fell at the hands of NYCFC in Round 1 to set up a Hudson River Derby in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Supporters' Shield winners Inter Miami suffered a shocking upset in Round 1 to wild card side Atlanta United. The Herons will now put off their quest for MLS Cup glory until the 2025 season.
Out west, Seattle Sounders, LA Galaxy and Minnesota United all swept their competition in Round 1 while LAFC needed Game 3 to put Vancouver Whitecaps away and advance to the next phase.
Here are the eight remaining teams in the MLS Cup Playoffs—ranked.






