Charlotte stay alive, LA advance
Charlotte FC will get one more shot at Orlando City after winning Game 2 in penalties. Game 3 is set for Nov. 9. Meanwhile, the Galaxy moved on to the Western Conference Semifinal with relative ease in a 4-1 win over Colorado. They’ll face the winner of Real Salt Lake-Minnesota United.
A whole lot of teams could be going home today. New York City FC need a win when they host FC Cincinnati at Citi Field at 5 pm ET (MLS Season Pass). Then Atlanta United will welcome 70,000 people as they try to stay alive against Inter Miami at 7 pm ET (MLS Season Pass). And the night will end with Minnesota looking to finish off Real Salt Lake at 9 pm ET (MLS Season Pass).
Timbers announce end-of-year roster moves
Much of the Portland Timbers’ 2024 roster is returning, at least for now, after snapping a two-year postseason absence. That includes club legend Diego Chara, who recently signed a contract extension. Conversely, striker Mason Toye and midfielder Marvin Loría had their contract options declined. Check out all the moves here.