MLS Cup Playoffs: Crew And TFC Battle To Scoreless Draw In East Final Opener; Sounders Blank Ten-Man Dynamo In Houston To Open West Final

The semifinal round of the Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs  commenced on Tuesday with the opening game of each of the two conference finals.

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL:

At Columbus, Ohio:

The opening match of the Eastern Conference Final between the Columbus Crew and visiting Toronto FC ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL:

At Houston:

Gustav Svensson (11') and Will Bruin (42') delivered the goals as the Seattle Sounders blanked the ten-man Houston Dynamo 2-0 on the road in the opening match of the Western Conference Final.