If you were tied to a wall and forced to boil down the bracketology of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs to three words ... their regular-season meetings, a 1-1 draw at Allianz Field in early April ...

Rothenberg trophy (1996-98). The Los Angeles Galaxy have made the most MLS Cup appearances (10) and own the most wins (6). D.C. United has the second-most MLS Cup wins (4), with the most recent ...