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MLS Cup playoffs: Round One sees LAFC, Galaxy emerge as favorites

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Atlanta United beat Inter Miami 3 -2 in the first round of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

Riqui Puig scored four goals and an assist in LA Galaxy's 5 -0 and 4 -1 win over Colorado Rapids .

Goalkeepers Brad Guzan , Matt Freese , Pedro Gallese , Carlos Coronel and Dayne St. Clair all made penalty shootout heroics in Round One .

Jamal Thiaré scored twice in Atlanta United's 3 -2 win over Inter Miami .

Luca Orellano's goal against FC Cincinnati was the goal of Game 1's match-winner.

New York City FC and New York Red Bulls will meet in the first -ever Hudson River Derby .

The Lions may have shown signs of struggle against Charlotte FC in the first round, but the No. 4 seed -- boasting talents like Facundo Torres and Ramiro Enrique -- are the highest-ranked team still standing in the East . At their best, Orlando can overcome even the strongest opponents. -- Becherano.

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