Monday, November 30, 2015

MLS Cup Playoffs: It's Timbers Vs. Crew For The Marbles (And A CONCACAF Champions League Berth)

Both conference finals in the MLS Cup Playoffs were concluded on Sunday.

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Harrison, New Jersey:

Despite dropping a 1-0  game-two road decision to the New York Red Bulls, the Columbus Crew  won their two-game Eastern Conference Final 2-0 on aggregate.



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Frisco, Texas:

Fanendo Adi (54') and Lucus Melano (90'+5) each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers gained a 2-2 game-two road draw with FC Dallas and advanced to their first-ever MLS Cup Final by winning their two-match Western Conference Final series with the Hoops 5-3 on aggregate.



The Portland Timbers will visit the Columbus Crew in next Sunday's MLS Cup Final (1:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).

The winner will qualify for the group stage of the 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League.

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