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Dates, times set for MLS playoffs first round and Conference Semifinals

The 2021 MLS Cup Playoff schedule is set.

The league finalized the dates and times for matches starting Nov. 20 after Sunday’s Decision Day action determined the teams vying for the trophy.

Regular-season conference winners New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids received a bye into the Conference Semifinals, which are set to start Nov. 25 with Colorado facing the winner between Portland-Minnesota. The New England Revolution, who won the Eastern Conference and the Supporter’s Shield, will wait until Nov. 30 to face the winner between NYCFC-Atlanta United.

MLS Cup is set for 3 p.m. Dec. 11 and will air on ABC and UniMas.

2021 MLS Cup Playoffs (all times EST)

First Round

Saturday, Nov. 20

Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls, 2:30 p.m. Univision, MLSSoccer.com

Sporting Kansas City vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, 5 p.m. UniMas, MLSSoccer.com

Sunday, Nov. 21

New York City FC vs. Atlanta United, 3 p.m. ABC, ESPN Deportes

Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United FC, 5:30 p.m. ESPN, ESPN Deportes

Tuesday, Nov. 23

Nashville SC vs. Orlando City SC, time TBD, FS1, Fox Deportes

Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake, time TBD, FS1, Fox Deportes

Thursday, Nov. 25

Colorado Rapids vs. Timbers/Loons, 4:30 p.m. FOX, Fox Deportes

Sunday, Nov. 28

Conference Semifinals (teams TBD), 3 p.m. ABC, ESPN Deportes

Conference Semifinals (teams TBD), 5:30 p.m. ESPN, ESPN Deportes

Tuesday, Nov. 30

New England Revolution vs. NYCFC/Atlanta United, time TBD, FS1, Fox Deportes

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