After 30 weeks of action, the MLS Playoff Field is now set as eight teams vie to lift the 2010 MLS Cup title next month in Toronto.
The Western Conference has dominated league play all season and will send six teams to the playoffs, with the Los Angeles Galaxy holding the distinction as top seed in the West. The New York Red Bulls have made the transformation from cellar dweller to conference champion and will be the top seed in the East.
Here are the first-round MLS Playoff match-ups:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. New York Red Bulls vs. 4. San Jose Earthquakes
2. Columbus Crew vs. 3. Colorado Rapids
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Los Angeles Galaxy vs. 4. Seattle Sounders
2. Real Salt Lake vs. 3. FC Dallas
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Here is a rundown of the full first-round playoff schedule and TV listings:
2010 MLS Playoff First Round Schedule
THURSDAY
9pm- ESPN2- Columbus Crew at Colorado Rapids
SATURDAY
5pm or 5:30pm- Fox Soccer Channel- Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas
10pm- Telefutura- New York Red Bulls at San Jose Earthquakes
SUNDAY
8pm- ESPN2- Los Angeles Galaxy at Seattle Sounders
THURSDAY, NOV. 4th
8pm- ESPN2- San Jose Earthquakes at New York Red Bulls
SATURDAY
4pm- Telefutura- Colorado Rapids at Columbus Crew
10pm- Fox Soccer Channel- FC Dallas at Real Salt Lake
SUNDAY
9pm- ESPN2- Seattle Sounders at Los Angeles Galaxy
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What do you think of the match-ups? Which series are you most interested in watching? Which series not involving your favorite team will you be looking forward to the most?
Share your thoughts below.
NY beating RSL would be more plausible if it involved MLS ref missing Henry’s handball assist 🙂
I think the East will surprise (sort of) with BRNY and Columbus both winning their series. LA over Seattle, and Salt Lake beating Dallas.
@Dude, I think we will see a more involved and effective Henry … at least I hope so.