Matchups set for Western Conference opening round
After a busy MLS Decision Day, the Western Conference Knockout Round has finally been sorted out.
Four teams vied for three remaining playoff spots in the Western Conference and jockeyed for position, with the Portland Timbers the odd team out in 2016.
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Here are the Western Conference Knockout Round matchups:
| Teams (Seed) | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy (3) vs. Real Salt Lake (6) | Oct. 26 | 10:30 PM | StubHub Center |
| Seattle (4) vs. Sporting KC (5) | Oct. 27 | 10:00 PM | CenturyLink Field |
The LA Galaxy, already locked into third ahead of this final day of action, now have an opponent set for a StubHub Center visit in the form of Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.
The Seattle Sounders surged to fourth in the West and now host Sporting Kansas City at CenturyLink Field on Thursday, where Jordan Morris will look to make rookie history for the Rave Green.
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