Playoff picture: Toronto FC hosts Philadelphia, D.C. United meets Montreal
USA Today
The stage is set for the Knockout Round of the 2016 MLS playoffs.
In the Eastern Conference, Sebastian Giovinco and Toronto FC will have to recover from the disappointment of missing out on a first-round bye when they host a playoff match for the first time in club history against Philadelphia.
Related: Toronto FC to play in Knockout Round after setting single-season point record
Meanwhile, D.C. United will welcome the Montreal Impact to RFK Stadium in the other single-elimination tilt.
| Teams (Seed) | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto FC (3) vs. Philadelphia (6) | Oct. 26 | 7:30 PM | BMO Field |
| D.C. United (4) vs. Montreal (5) | Oct. 27 | 7:30 PM | RFK Stadium |
Related: Matchups set for Western Conference opening round
While these four sides clash, the top two seeds in the East - rivals New York Red Bulls and New York City FC - will watch intently to learn their conference semi-final opponents.
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