MLS Is Back Tournament: Round Of 16 Closes Out As Loons, Timbers Take Out Buckeye State Clubs In PK Thrillers

At Bay Lake, Florida:

The MLS Is Back Tournament's Round of 16 concluded on Tuesday with two games.

Played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Game #1:

After a 1-1 regulation draw, and with overtime dispensed with, Osvaldo Alonso, Jan Gregus, Aaron Schoenfeld, Raheem Edwards, and Chase Gasper all converted their spot kicks as Minnesota United took the penalty-kick shootout from the Columbus Crew 5-3.

Game #2:

In the Round-of-16 finale, the Portland Timbers, with Diego Valeri, Felipe Mora, Sebastian Blanco, and Jaroslaw Niezgoda converting their spot kicks, overcame goalkeeper Steve Clark's late regulation gaffe that enabled Jurgen Locadia to convert his game-tying penalty kick in the 81st minute to win the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 at FC Cincinnati's expense.

The aforementioned Mr. Clark did make a critical save on Mr. Locadia's PK in the shootout to help lift the Timbers into the quarterfinal round.



QUARTERFINAL ROUND:

Thursday:

Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN/ESPN Deportes)

Friday:

Orlando City FC vs. Los Angeles Football Club, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One/TUDN)

Saturday:

Game #1:

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN 2/ESPN Deportes)

Game #2:

New York City FC vs. Portland Timbers, 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One/TUDN)