The MLS 2024 Cup is all but normal. It took shocking upsets, heroic defending and explosive offenses to be set in a very unusual match: * LA Galaxy( No. 2) Western vs. New York Red Bulls( No. 7) Eastern.
· Two MLS founding clubs made the final in a decade.
· Red Bulls, 7th, is the lowest seed to reach the MLS finals ever.
LA are the most successful club in league history, winning a record of six MLS Cups in their 30-year history. They have reached the championship games 10 �mes( most in MLS).
However, it ' s been 10 years since the LA Galaxy last won MLS Cup: a 2x1 extra-�me win over the New England Revolu�on, in 2014.
New York Red Bulls are a constant in the MLS Cup Playoffs, clinching a postseason berth in 15 consecu�ve seasons. However, before this year, the MLS originals reached MLS Cup just once in their 23-year history.
RBNY last booked a place in MLS Cup in 2008, when they fell 1x3 to the Columbus Crew.
Round One: 2x0 series win vs. Colorado Rapids
Western Conference Semifinal: 6x2 win vs. Minnesota United FC
Western Conference Final: 1x0 win vs. Sea�le Sounders FC
LA was without Riqui Puig. The Designated Player tore his ACL during LA ' s Western Conference Final victory over Sea�le. Riqui recorded 13 goals and 15 assists during the regular season and 4 goals and 3 assists in the postseason
LA ' s offense has been historic in the playoffs, scoring 16 goals through four matches.
Heading into MLS Cup, the Galaxy are one goal away from equaling the league ' s postseason record( 17), set by Toronto FC in 2016.
LA Galaxy was one win away from their 6th MLS Cup �tle. From the 29 MLS seasons, Galaxy won six. Also did very well this season with 17 wins in all compe��ons in their 2024 campaign.
Round One: 2x0 series win vs. Columbus Crew
Eastern Conference Semifinal: 2x0 win at New York City FC
Eastern Conference Final: 1x0 win at Orlando City SC
The Red Bulls enjoyed a historic playoff run and are the lowest-ever seed to reach MLS Cup. They embraced the underdog mentality and took the ride to the club ' s first-ever MLS Cup �tle.
New York struggled away from Red Bull Arena in 2024, pos�ng a 4W-6L-7D road record during the regular season. That hasn ' t bothered them in the playoffs as they ' ve won all three road tests.
NY was seeking their 1st MLS Cup trophy a�er years of frustra�on. They had an incredible Playoffs performance overcoming the minus factor of“ visitor” team. They beat the reigning MLS champions Columbus Crew, their rivals NYC FC, and Orlando City all in their own homes to reach the final also as a visitor versus LA Galaxy.
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