Monday, November 12, 2018

MLS Cup Playoffs: SKC (Who Get Timbers Next), Five Stripes, Red Bulls Advance To Conference Finals

The quarterfinal round of the MLS Playoffs concluded on Sunday with three games.

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Atlanta:

Josef Martinez scored twice (PK-25', 83') as Atlanta United defeated visiting New York City 3-1 in game two and won their conference semifinal series 4-1 on aggregate.

At Harrison, New Jersey:

Daniel Royer scored twice in the second half (73', 76') as the New York Red Bulls dominated the visiting Columbus Crew 3-0 in game two and won their conference semifinal series 3-1 on aggregate.



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Kansas City, Kansas:

Daniel Salloi scored twice (19', 90'+7) as Sporting Kansas City doubled up visiting Real Salt Lake 4-2 in game two and won their conference semifinal series 5-3 on aggregate.



Both conference finals are set to open on Sunday, November 25 with the hosts listed first and all times Pacific:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls, game one, Sunday November 25 @ 2:00 PM (ESPN)

New York Red Bulls vs. Atlanta United, game two, Thursday November 29 @ 4:00 PM (Fox Sports One)



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City, game one, Sunday November 25 @ 4:30 PM (Fox Sports One)

Sporting Kansas City vs. Portland Timbers, game two, Thursday November 29 @ 6:30 PM (ESPN)






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