The Portland Timbers are not in the playoffs. That stinks. Still, the playoffs are happening no matter what and some of us will probably watch them.
With that in mind, let’s push past the pervasive ennui of the early offseason and take a look at the MLS Cup knockout round games.
Wednesday, October 26th
Watch it on: ESPN2
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. PT at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada
Toronto FC: 14-9-11, 3rd place in the Eastern Conference
Philadelphia Union: 11-14-9, 6th place in the Eastern Conference
Who to root for: Toronto has a few things going for it in this one: Giovinco is amazing to watch, Will Johnson is not starting but we still love him around these parts, and Jozy Altidore’s resurgence is quite heartening for USMNT fans.