Both conference finals in the MLS Cup Playoffs concluded on Thursday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Despite a 1-0 game-two road defeat to the New York Red Bulls, Atlanta United advanced to their first MLS Cup (in only their second season) by winning the Eastern Conference final 3-1 on aggregate.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Diego Valeri scored twice (61', 90'+9) and Sebastian Blanco once (53') as the Portland Timbers upended Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on the road in game two of the Western Conference final, which the Timbers won 3-2 on aggregate to advance to their second MLS Cup Final (Portland won 2-1 at Columbus against the Crew in 2015).
Atlanta United will host the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday, December 8, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, to be telecast on the FOX Network.
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