text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_96 (year VARCHAR, playoffs VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the year for american conference semifinals
  ### Answer:
  SELECT year FROM table_name_96 WHERE playoffs = "american conference semifinals"