MLS Cup Playoffs: Reds, Crew Advance To East Finals Despite Game-Two Defeats; Dynamo Oust Timbers In Portland To Get Crack At Sounders

The second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs concluded on Sunday with three games.  

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Toronto:

Despite dropping a 1-0 game-two home decision to the New York Red Bulls (which saw both clubs reduced to ten men), Toronto FC, with the aggregate score at 2-2, won their conference semifinal series on away goals.

At New York:

Despite being blanked 2-0 on the road in game two, the Columbus Crew still eliminated New York City 4-3 on aggregate in their conference semifinal series.



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Portland, Oregon:

Dylan Remick (43') and Mauro Manotas (77') each scored once as the Houston Dynamo came from behind to upend the Portland Timbers 2-1 on the road in game two and capture their conference semifinal series on aggregate by that same score.



Here are the matchups for the two-game conference finals:

EASTERN CONFERNECE:

Tuesday, November 21:

At Columbus, Ohio:

Columbus Crew SC vs. Toronto FC, game one, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN)

Wednesday, November 29:

At Toronto:

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew SC, game two, 4:30 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One)



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

Tuesday, November 21:

At Houston:

Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders FC, game one, 7:00 PM Pacific Time (Fox Sports One)

Thursday, November 30:

At Seattle:

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Houston Dynamo, game two, 7:30 PM Pacific Time (ESPN)