MLS Cup playoffs: LAFC vs LA Galaxy, Atlanta vs Philadelphia preview

MLS Cup conference playoffs are underway and four western conference quarter-finals will be played on Wednesday and Thursday. Los Angeles FC will play city rivals Los Angeles Galaxy in western zone semi. In eastern conference, Atlanta United FC will play Philadelphia Union FC. Here is our take on both games with some important news and updates. 

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MLS: LAFC vs LA Galaxy preview

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MLS: It's Zlatan Ibrahimovic vs Carlos Vela in playoffs

LAFC vs LA Galaxy match will undoubtedly be most anticipated game in semi-final playoffs. Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be in limelight along with opposition forward Carlos Vela. duo have a total of 64 goals between m in MLS 2019-20 season. Will eir of m get on scoresheet this week and lead ir team to next round?

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MLS: Atlanta vs Philadelphia preview

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MLS: Will Josef Martinez and Co. make playoff finals?

Atlanta United coach Frank De Boer will be without  services of defender Miles Robinson and Michael Parkhurst. former Crystal Palace coach will be in midst of a defensive crisis and will rely on forwards Josef Martinez and Ezequiel Barco to find back of net against Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Jim Curtin's team has confidence in ir stride. Will y be able to defeat Atlanta this week?

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