The field for the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs is set.
The postseason kicks off with the single-elimination Knockout Round matches this week, hosted by the No. 3 and No. 4 seed in each conference. The top two seeds get automatic byes to the Conference Semifinal stage.
Eastern Conference
Knockout Round byes: #1 Toronto FC, #2 NYCFC
#3 Chicago Fire vs. #6 New York Red Bulls
Wed., Oct 25 @ 8:30 pm ET | UniMas, FS1 in USA; TSN, TVAS in Canada
#4 Atlanta United vs. #5 Columbus Crew SC
Thurs., Oct. 26 @ 7 pm ET | UniMas, ESPN2 in USA; TSN, TVAS in Canada
Western Conference
Knockout Round byes: #1 Portland Timbers, #2 Seattle Sounders
#3 Vancouver Whitecaps vs. #6 San Jose Earthquakes
Wed., Oct. 25 @ 10:30 pm ET | UniMas in USA; TSN, TVAS2 in Canada
#4 Houston Dynamo vs. #5 Sporting Kansas City
Thurs., Oct. 26 @ 9:30 pm ET | UniMas in USA; TSN, TVAS in Canada