Major League Soccer faces pressure to shift its season calendar to align with Europe's in order to maximize playoff exposure and synchronize with global transfer windows.
Inter Miami lost a second consecutive game to Atlanta United, and crashed out of the MLS playoffs in the first round.
LAFC’s 2024 season will continue after a chess match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in Los Angeles on Friday night.
The MLS' best-of-three format in the first round has been unpopular with some fans, players and coaches.