MLS Cup Playoffs 2020 - TV-guide and previews
The MLS season is going into the final stages as the Playoffs are about to start and we’ve some highly interesting matches to look forward to. First out are the two Play-in matches where we’ll see New England Revolution vs Montreal Impact and Nashville SC vs Inter Miami CF. Use Livesportsontv.com to stay up to date with the latest news and get access to a complete TV-schedule for the remaining fixtures of the MLS 2020 season.
Play-in round
New England Revolution vs Montreal Impact
New England Revolution, led by manager Bruce Arena, will hope to bounce back on the winning track when they face the Montreal Impact after having won just one of their last five games. The Revs qualified for the Playoffs some time ago and this will be their second consecutive season in the MLS Cup.
Montreal Impact are also coming from a bad beat having lost five of their seven last games. Thierry Henry, manager of the team, managed to hang on to the Playoff spots by beating D.C. United on Decision Day.
The teams faced each other four times during the season. The Revs got the better out of the Impacts with three wins and one draw. This will be the first ever meeting between the two sides in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Nashville SC vs Inter Miami CF
Two completely different setups will go up against each other at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The success of Nashville SC is built on a strong and solid team who rely on their defensive work and to keep the opposition away from goal. This in comparison to the Inter Miami CF who’ve brought in a lot of big names like Federico Higuaín, Blaise Matuidi and Rodolfo Pizzaro. It will be an interesting fight between two of this season’s new teams where both will hope to add even more success to their first ever MLS season. Two games were played between the two sides during the regular season, one win for Nashville and one draw.
Playoffs – First round
Eastern Conference
21st Nov - Orlando City SC vs New York City FC
21st Nov - Columbus Crew SC vs New York Red Bulls
24th Nov - Toronto FC vs Lowest ranked team from the Play-in
24th Nov - Philadelphia Union vs Highest ranked team from the Play-in
Western Conference
22nd Nov - Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes
22nd Nov - Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids
22nd Nov - Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas
24th Nov - Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles FC
It’s hard to pick one game that’s more interesting than the others here. Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC will be a decisive game between two of the favourites to win the MLS Cup. Toronto FC will have a somewhat easier first round as they will face the lowest ranked team of the two Play-in winners. Portland Timbers haven’t won the MLS Cup since 2015 and will be desperate to lift the trophy this season. The game against FC Dallas should be an entertaining one to watch.
2020 MLS Cup Playoffs on TV and stream
The MLS Cup Playoffs will be aired on Fox Sports, ESPN, Univision for all US viewers. If you’re watching from Canada, it’s TSN and TVA Sports who’ve the rights to show the MLS Cup Playoffs. Use Livesportsontv.com and get all the information on when and where to watch the next match from the MLS Cup. The TV-schedule will be updated continuously to cover all the latest updates and changes. You’ll be able to access the TV-guide on your computer, phone and tablet.