Just eight teams remain in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and that includes one or two shock names in the conference semifinals. After a few of the big-boys crashed out in the Eastern Conference, the race to

LA Galaxy put in two dominant performances to show everyone they mean business in this year's playoffs. The Galaxy dismantled Colorado Rapids on a 9–1 aggregate score over two games played as Greg Vanney's team is no doubt one of the strongest teams remaining in the competition, alongside rivals LAFC.

The Loons shared its Western Conference semifinal against Los Angeles Galaxy is scheduled for 5 p.m. CDT Sunday, Nov. 24 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. MNUFC advanced to the final four of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Nov. 2, but had to wait for the three other spots in the next round to be filled this weekend.

El Tráfico rivals LAFC and LA Galaxy are both blessed with loads of talent in the final third as both teams are now the favorites meet in the Western Conference final. In the East, Orlando City and New York Red Bulls have their own star forwards to lead them into the battle in the conference semifinals.