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The 2019 MLS Cup playoffs begin with Round 1 kicking off Saturday.
The international break has come and gone, meaning the revamped MLS Cup playoffs are about to kick off. A 14-team field, single elimination all the way to MLS Cup, no more international breaks interrupting the postseason in its most dramatic moments — the 2019 playoffs have a fresh, vibrant feel. With that buzz firmly established, we break down each of the six Round 1 matchups, which start Saturday.
Jump to: Atlanta vs. New England | Seattle vs. Dallas | Toronto vs. D.C. | Salt Lake vs. Portland…
Portland clinch a playoff berth and end San Jose’s season with a 3-1 win. Watch MLS on ESPN+.
MLS announced that Portland Timbers forward Brian Fernandez has voluntarily entered the league’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (“SABH”) Program.
Fernandez will be unavailable for team activities until he has undergone an assessment and is cleared for participation by the SABH Program doctors.
“Our number one priority is Brian’s emotional and physical well-being,” the Timbers said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with him.”
Fernandez, 25, was acquired by the Timbers from Liga MX side Necaxa…
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Portland clinch a playoff berth and end San Jose’s season with a 3-1 win. Watch MLS on ESPN+.
Dairon Asprilla scored the go-ahead goal in the 59th minute as the host Portland Timbers clinched a postseason berth with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday.
Defender Larrys Mabiala tallied in the 29th minute and Sebastian Blanco converted a free kick in the 75th for the sixth-place Timbers (14-13-7, 49 points), who will visit third-place Real Salt Lake in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
Steve Clark made three saves to help Portland snap a five-game winless skid (0-2-3).
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Portland clinch a playoff berth and end San Jose’s season with a 3-1 win. Watch MLS on ESPN+.
Major League Soccer: Sebastian Blanco (75′) Portland Timbers 3-1 San Jose Earthquakes. Watch MLS on ESPN+.
Major League Soccer: Dairon Asprilla (59′) Portland Timbers 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes. Watch MLS on ESPN+.
Major League Soccer: Chris Wondolowski (40′) Portland Timbers 1-1 San Jose Earthquakes. Watch MLS on ESPN+.
Major League Soccer: Larrys Mabiala (29′) Portland Timbers 1-0 San Jose Earthquakes. Watch MLS on ESPN+.