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Inter Miami's elimination wasn't the only shock of Round One, so ESPN unpacks the highs and lows of the wild beginnings of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

Matt Freese had three saves in a nine-round shootout and Mitja Ilenic scored the winner as New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 6-5 on Saturday after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation.

Mitja Ilenic steps up to win an incredible penalty shootout in the ninth round of kicks for NYCFC vs. FC Cincinnati.

New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing confirmed he will remain with the club in 2025, dispelling rumors linking him to the managerial role at the Arsenal women's team.

Alonso Martinez and Thiago Martins scored first-half goals as New York City FC defeated visiting FC Cincinnati 3-1 in New York on Saturday, tying their best-of-three MLS Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at one match a piece.

Thiago Martins is at the right place at the right time to head NYCFC into a two-goal lead over FC Cincinnati.

New York City FC takes a 1-0 lead over FC Cincinnati in the 23rd minute thanks to a goal from Alonso Martinez.

Yamil Asad scored his first career playoff goal to lift FC Cincinnati to a 1-0 win over visiting New York City FC in the opener of their MLS Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series on Monday.

Yamil Asad scores in the second half to take the first game of the MLS Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

As the MLS Cup playoffs begin, let's rank all 18 teams in the post-season and determine who are favorites to win the trophy and who is just lucky to be here.