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Who Will LAFC & Son Heung-Min Face Next In MLS Conference Semi-Finals? Playoff Fixtures Revealed

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Nov 3, 2025 10:29 AM ET

LAFC is one of the few teams in the MLS playoffs to have already advanced to the next round after winning the first series in the first round.

LAFC will be playing in the Western Conference semifinals after beating Austin FC 4-1 last night at Q2 Stadium. It was LAFC's second win over Austin FC in the best-of-three series after beating them 2-1 at BMO Stadium last week.

In the first leg, LAFC defeated Austin FC 2-1 with goals from Nathan Ordoz and an own goal from Austin FC's Brendan Hines-Ike.

Last night, LAFC showed dominance and were leading 3-1 at halftime after Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga with a brace to put the away side ahead.

Los Angeles FC players react after Denis Bouanga #99 scored his second goal during the first half of the playoff match against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on November 2, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Scott Wachter/Getty Images)

Jeremy Ebobisse scored the fourth goal for LAFC in the 93rd minute to clinch the win and a spot in the semifinals of the Western Conference. LAFC will now play against the other MLS team that secured a spot in the semifinal after two legs.

These two

Bouanga: 2 goals, 1 assist
Sonny: 1 goal, 1 assist@LAFC is moving on in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/3Cgmhlsuu9
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 3, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC - Western Conference Semifinals

LAFC will face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference semifinals. The Vancouver Whitecaps defeated FC Dallas on penalties over the weekend in Game 2 of that series.

Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Dallas drew 1-1 after 90 minutes, and the Whitecaps defeated Dallas 4-2 on penalties after FC Dallas missed two penalties. Vancouver Whitecaps defeated FC Dallas 3-0 in Game 1 of the series in Round 1.

Taking care of Round One business. ✅@PhilaUnion and @WhitecapsFC advance in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/xArsiE4U0g
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 2, 2025

Unlike the first round of the MLS playoffs, the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC match will be a single-game series, with the winner advancing to the Western Conference finals.

The matchup between LAFC and Vancouver Whitecaps will be played at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, since the Whitecaps are the higher seed over LAFC. Vancouver finished second in the Western Conference, while LAFC finished third.

If the match finished in a draw after 90 minutes of regular time, the match will then go on to extra time. If the match remains a draw after extra time, the winner will be determined through a penalty shootout. Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC is set to be this Saturday.

We meet again.

Our opponent is set. Let's bring the energy and pack the place 'Caps fans
️ Sat Nov 22 (time TBD)
️ BC Place
@lafc
️ https://t.co/5b2gbP9f7R #VWFC | #OwnTheSummit pic.twitter.com/TO9tUceNSD
— X - Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) November 3, 2025