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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Monday, November 30, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
MLS Cup Playoffs: Crew, Timbers Grab Series Openers
Both conference finals in the Major League Soccer playoffs commenced on Sunday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Columbus, Ohio:
Jusin Meram (1') and Kei Kamara (85') provided the scoring as the Columbus Crew blanked the visiting New York Red Bulls 2-0 in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Final. The series will conclude next Sunday in Harrison, New Jersey (4:30 PM Pacific Time, Fox Sports 1).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
Liam Ridgewell (23'), Dairon Asprilla (53'), and Nat Borchers (90'+1) each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers held off FC Dallas 3-1 in the opening match of the Western Conference Final at home. David Texeira scored for the Hoops in the 62nd minute. The series will be wrapped up next Sunday at Frisco, Texas (2:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Columbus, Ohio:
Jusin Meram (1') and Kei Kamara (85') provided the scoring as the Columbus Crew blanked the visiting New York Red Bulls 2-0 in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Final. The series will conclude next Sunday in Harrison, New Jersey (4:30 PM Pacific Time, Fox Sports 1).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
Liam Ridgewell (23'), Dairon Asprilla (53'), and Nat Borchers (90'+1) each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers held off FC Dallas 3-1 in the opening match of the Western Conference Final at home. David Texeira scored for the Hoops in the 62nd minute. The series will be wrapped up next Sunday at Frisco, Texas (2:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN).
Sunday, November 08, 2015
MLS Cup PLayoffs: Red Bulls, Crew Advance In East; Hoops and Timbers Likewise In West
The second round of the Major League Soccer Playoffs concluded with four games on Sunday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored the only goal of the match in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as the New York Red Bulls scored a second 1-0 victory over DC United and won their two-game conference semifinal series 2-0 on aggregate.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Kai Kamara scored twice (4', 111') as the Columbus Crew, after taking game two of their series with the Montreal Impact, 2-1 in regulation to square their two-match conference semifinal series at 3-3 on aggregate, won the series 4-3 on aggregate. Ethan Findlay scored for the Crew in the 77th minute to force overtime.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Frisco, Texas:
With the two-game conference semifinal series score at 3-3 on aggregate after regulation of the second game, and after 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Mauro Diaz, Ryan Hollingshead, Tesho Akindele, and Walker Zimmerman (whose goal in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time forced overtime) all converted their spot kicks as FC Dallas won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 over the visiting Seattle Sounders. Hoops goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez saved two shots during the shootout.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Fenando Adi (31') and Diego Chara (90'+4) each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers knocked out the hosts Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0, both in game two and on aggregate for the two-game conference semifinal series.
Here are the match-ups for the conference finals with the hosts listed first and all time Pacific Standard:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game One:
Sunday, November 22:
Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls, 2:00 PM (ESPN)
Game Two:
Sunday, November 29:
New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game One:
Sunday, November 22:
Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas, 4:30 PM (Fox Sports 1)
Game Two:
Sunday, November 29:
FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers
The MLS Cup Final will be played on Sunday, December 6 at the home stadium of the conference playoff champion with the better record.
The winner, unless it is New York or FC Dallas, will qualify for the 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored the only goal of the match in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as the New York Red Bulls scored a second 1-0 victory over DC United and won their two-game conference semifinal series 2-0 on aggregate.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Kai Kamara scored twice (4', 111') as the Columbus Crew, after taking game two of their series with the Montreal Impact, 2-1 in regulation to square their two-match conference semifinal series at 3-3 on aggregate, won the series 4-3 on aggregate. Ethan Findlay scored for the Crew in the 77th minute to force overtime.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Frisco, Texas:
With the two-game conference semifinal series score at 3-3 on aggregate after regulation of the second game, and after 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Mauro Diaz, Ryan Hollingshead, Tesho Akindele, and Walker Zimmerman (whose goal in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time forced overtime) all converted their spot kicks as FC Dallas won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 over the visiting Seattle Sounders. Hoops goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez saved two shots during the shootout.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Fenando Adi (31') and Diego Chara (90'+4) each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers knocked out the hosts Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0, both in game two and on aggregate for the two-game conference semifinal series.
Here are the match-ups for the conference finals with the hosts listed first and all time Pacific Standard:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Game One:
Sunday, November 22:
Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls, 2:00 PM (ESPN)
Game Two:
Sunday, November 29:
New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Game One:
Sunday, November 22:
Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas, 4:30 PM (Fox Sports 1)
Game Two:
Sunday, November 29:
FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers
The MLS Cup Final will be played on Sunday, December 6 at the home stadium of the conference playoff champion with the better record.
The winner, unless it is New York or FC Dallas, will qualify for the 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League.
Sunday, November 01, 2015
MLS Cup Playoffs: Red Bulls, Impact, Sounders Take Series Openers; Timbers and Whitecaps Register Series-Opening Goose Eggs In Rose City
Four conference semifinal series opened on Sunday as the MLS Cup Playoffs resumed.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Dax McCarty scored the only goal of the match in the 72nd minute as the New York Red Bulls took the opening match of their two-game conference semifinal series with DC United 1-0 on the road.
At Montreal:
Patrice Bernier (37') and Johan Venegas (77') each tallied once as the Montreal Impact defeated the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1 in game one of their two-game series. Federico Higuain scored what might still be an important road goal for the Crew in the 33rd minute.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
The opening contest between the Portland Timbers and the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Seattle:
Andreas Ivanschitz (67') and Clint Dempsey (86') produced the second-half scoring as the Seattle Sounders came from behind to overtake visiting FC Dallas 2-1. Fabian Castillo scored what might still be a precious away goal for the Hoops in the 18th minute.
Here's the schedule for the four return contests, all to be played next Sunday with the hosts listed first and all times Pacific:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
New York Red Bulls vs. DC United, 12:00 Noon (ESPN)
Columbus Crew vs. Montreal Impact, 2:00 PM (ESPN)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
FC Dallas vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 4:30 PM (Fox Sports 1)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers, 7:00 PM (Fox Sports 1)
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Dax McCarty scored the only goal of the match in the 72nd minute as the New York Red Bulls took the opening match of their two-game conference semifinal series with DC United 1-0 on the road.
At Montreal:
Patrice Bernier (37') and Johan Venegas (77') each tallied once as the Montreal Impact defeated the visiting Columbus Crew 2-1 in game one of their two-game series. Federico Higuain scored what might still be an important road goal for the Crew in the 33rd minute.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
The opening contest between the Portland Timbers and the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Seattle:
Andreas Ivanschitz (67') and Clint Dempsey (86') produced the second-half scoring as the Seattle Sounders came from behind to overtake visiting FC Dallas 2-1. Fabian Castillo scored what might still be a precious away goal for the Hoops in the 18th minute.
Here's the schedule for the four return contests, all to be played next Sunday with the hosts listed first and all times Pacific:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
New York Red Bulls vs. DC United, 12:00 Noon (ESPN)
Columbus Crew vs. Montreal Impact, 2:00 PM (ESPN)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
FC Dallas vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 4:30 PM (Fox Sports 1)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers, 7:00 PM (Fox Sports 1)
Thursday, October 29, 2015
MLS Cup Playoffs: Impact Too Much For Debutants Reds In First All-Canadian Playoff Match; Timbers Outlast SKC In PK Shootout Thriller To Get Crack At Caps
The knockout round of the Major League Soccer playoffs concluded on Thursday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
In the first-ever playoff meeting between two Canadian clubs, Patrice Bernier (18'), Ignacio Piatti (33'), and Didier Drogba (39') each scored a goal in the first half as the Montreal Impact dominated visiting Toronto FC 3-0, ruining the Reds' playoff debut. The Impact will open their Eastern Conference two-game semifinal series this coming Sunday at home against the Columbus Crew at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (Fox Sports 1).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
After a 2-2 draw through 120 minutes, Nat Borchers, Liam Ridgewell, Maximiliano Urruti (whose overtime equalizer in the 118th minute forced the shootout), Dairon Asprilla, Darlington Nagbe, George Fochive, and (with the winner) Adam Kwarasey converted their spot kicks as the Portland Timbers won the penalty-kick shootout 7-6 in eleven rounds to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The aforementioned Mr. Kwarasey saved a spot kick from fellow goalkeeper Jon Kempin to preserve the victory.
The Timbers will host the opening game of their two-match series with the Vancouver Whitecaps at home this coming Sunday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (ESPN).
Two other conference semifinal series start on Sunday as well with DC United hosting the New York Red Bulls in an Eastern Conference semifinal series opener at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (ESPN) and FC Dallas visiting the Seattle Sounders in game one of their Western Conference semifinal series at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Montreal:
In the first-ever playoff meeting between two Canadian clubs, Patrice Bernier (18'), Ignacio Piatti (33'), and Didier Drogba (39') each scored a goal in the first half as the Montreal Impact dominated visiting Toronto FC 3-0, ruining the Reds' playoff debut. The Impact will open their Eastern Conference two-game semifinal series this coming Sunday at home against the Columbus Crew at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (Fox Sports 1).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Portland, Oregon:
After a 2-2 draw through 120 minutes, Nat Borchers, Liam Ridgewell, Maximiliano Urruti (whose overtime equalizer in the 118th minute forced the shootout), Dairon Asprilla, Darlington Nagbe, George Fochive, and (with the winner) Adam Kwarasey converted their spot kicks as the Portland Timbers won the penalty-kick shootout 7-6 in eleven rounds to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The aforementioned Mr. Kwarasey saved a spot kick from fellow goalkeeper Jon Kempin to preserve the victory.
The Timbers will host the opening game of their two-match series with the Vancouver Whitecaps at home this coming Sunday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (ESPN).
Two other conference semifinal series start on Sunday as well with DC United hosting the New York Red Bulls in an Eastern Conference semifinal series opener at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time (ESPN) and FC Dallas visiting the Seattle Sounders in game one of their Western Conference semifinal series at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports 1).
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
2015 MLS Cup Playoffs: Sounders End Galaxy's Title Defense; DCU Overcome Revs
The 2015 Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs commenced on Wednesday with two games in the knockout round.
EASTERN CONFERENCE;
At Washington:
Chris Rolfe scored the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute as DC United came from behind to upend the visiting (and ten-man) New England Revolution 2-1. Fabian Espindola assisted on both goals from the hosts, the Chris Pontius goal in the 45th minute and the game winner from the aforementioned Chris Rolfe.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Seattle:
Eric Friberg scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute as the Seattle Sounders ended the Los Angeles Galaxy's one-year reign as MLS Cup champions following their 3-2 home victory.
EASTERN CONFERENCE;
At Washington:
Chris Rolfe scored the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute as DC United came from behind to upend the visiting (and ten-man) New England Revolution 2-1. Fabian Espindola assisted on both goals from the hosts, the Chris Pontius goal in the 45th minute and the game winner from the aforementioned Chris Rolfe.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Seattle:
Eric Friberg scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute as the Seattle Sounders ended the Los Angeles Galaxy's one-year reign as MLS Cup champions following their 3-2 home victory.
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