The Major League Soccer Conference Semifinals is half complete, with Friday and Saturday set to decide the final four teams to make the upcoming round.
And MLS Season Pass on Apple TV will have fans covered, streaming all Game 3 matches of the Best-of-3 Series for fans in the USA and the rest of the world.
Four fixtures are left, with the faith of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, the Supporters' Shield's third-placed team LAFC, and Cincinnati yet to be determined. Two games in particular stand out, one of which is LAFC's showdown with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
LAFC enter this game on the back of a gut-wrenching defeat, losing 3-0 in Vancouver in Game 2, which undid their 2-1 victory in the opening match. That match reminded everyone of the Black and Gold's defensive inconsistencies in big games, having conceded twice in the first 13 minutes.
With Columbus Crew, who finished second in the Supporters' Shield, having crashed out already, Steve Cherundolo's side, who finished third, must be wary of following suit.
Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Inter Miami on Saturday, who are at risk of crashing out after being taken to a Game 3 by Atlanta United.
Could the first, second, and third-placed teams in the Supporters' Shield all miss out on the Conference Semifinals? With Columbus Crew gone, and Inter Miami and LAFC taken to Game 3, this remains a possibility.
The Herons won Game 1 by a 2-1 score line but lost the return fixture in Atlanta thanks to a Xande Silva extra-time winner. With Lionel Messi being the league's biggest attraction, it would be a huge blow to see his team bow out this early. However, matches are won on the pitch and not in the ratings, and with the Five Stripes fighting to keep their MLS Cup dream alive, fans should expect a thrilling affair.
Elsewhere, New York City travel to Cincinnati having overturned their Game 1 deficit to reset the bracket. The Pigeons lost 1-0 in the opener but responded with a 3-1 victory on home turf, with Alonso Martinez, Thiago Martins, and Santiago Rodriguez getting on the scoresheet.
And last, but not least — nor in chronological order — is Orlando City's battle with Charlotte. The Lions were a penalty shootout away from confirming their spot in the Conference Semifinals, having won Game 1 by two goals to nil. Regardless, Saturday presents them with an opportunity to make amends.
Check out the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV schedule in full below:
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