MLS 2023 Conference semifinals: teams, dates and kick-off times confirmed

Eight teams remain in contention for the 2023 MLS Cup with the match-ups in both Eastern and Western Conferences now confirmed.

Diego Mayel Ibarradiegoibarra21Paul Reidypaulreidy67Estados UnidosUpdate: Nov 13th, 2023 13:08 EST

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And then there were eight. After all the controversial ‘Best of Three’ series concluded on Sunday, Columbus Crew became the final side to clinch a berth in the next stage after eliminating Atlanta United in Game 3.

CONFERENCE SEMIS HERE WE COME 😤#Crew96 | #CLBvATL pic.twitter.com/35isgncweA

— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) November 13, 2023

Earlier over the weekend, Houston Dynamo advanced at the expense of Real Salt Lake with Seattle Sounders edging past FC Dallas to stake their places in the semifinals in the the Western Conference.

Earlier in the East, Philadelphia Union sent New England Revolution packing with Orlando City, LAFC, Sporting KC or FC Cincinnati previously eliminating Nashville SC, Vancouver Whitecaps, St. Louis City SC and NYRB respectively.

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Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC and Alejandro Bedoya #11 of Philadelphia Union TIM NWACHUKWUAFP