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 the western zone semi. In the 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 the playoffs

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

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MLS: Atlanta vs Philadelphia preview

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

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

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