MLS to air nearly 20 of the most thrilling post-season matches
League to offer fans free enhanced, interactive experiences across digital platforms in week-long celebration of the sport
NEW YORK, N.Y. (Tuesday, May 26, 2020) – Major League Soccer is teaming with its media partners in the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, in addition to Audi of America, the official automotive partner of MLS, to bring nearly 20 thrilling classic matches to fans as the League celebrates Audi MLS Cup Playoff Week.
Audi MLS Cup Playoff Week will virtually bring together the soccer community to celebrate the sport from May 26-31 with matches airing on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, FS1, Fox Deportes, TUDN, TSN, MLS Facebook, MLS Twitter, MLS YouTube, Pluto TV, MLSsoccer.com and more. Fans will get their post-season fix with an exhilarating slate of historic matches that will have fans reliving playoff moments, celebrating postseason victories and reminiscing about post-season surges.
Five classic matches, available now on ESPN+, kick off Audi MLS Cup Playoff Week. MLS Facebook, MLS Twitter, MLS YouTube, and MLSsoccer.com will also feature a pivotal historic post-season match today at 4 p.m. ET with the 2018 LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake game.
Two matches later this week will feature the special MLS Classics: Remix production, providing fans an enhanced global broadcast experience. Current players, MLS Greats (former players), and fans will join MLSsoccer.com personalities to provide unique insights and fun banter around these unforgettable matches.
Throughout the week, MLS digital and social channels will celebrate playoff games though exclusive content and unique experiences, including live chats with MLS stars, and more. MLS’s flagship programs, including Player Chat Live, The Kickaround, Extratime driven by Continental, and The Call Up, will also highlight Audi MLS Cup Playoff content and host a variety of fan-engagement opportunities.
Fans can join the conversation on social media using #MLSCupPlayoffs, the official Audi MLS Cup Playoff Week hashtag. For more information on Audi MLS Cup Playoff Week, visit MLSsoccer.com.
Audi MLS Cup Playoff Week – Classic Match Schedule
<strong>Date</strong> |
<strong>Event</strong> |
<strong>Time/Tune-in</strong> |
<p>Tuesday, May 26</p> |
<strong>Montreal Impact vs. Toronto FC</strong><p>(Nov. 22, 2016)</p><strong>Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls</strong><p>(Nov. 25, 2018)</p><p><strong>Atlanta United </strong>vs. <strong>Columbus Crew SC</strong></p><p>(Oct. 26, 2017)</p><strong>Sporting Kansas City vs. Portland Timbers</strong><p>(Nov. 29, 2018)</p><strong>Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls </strong><p>(Nov. 5, 2017) </p> |
<p>Games available beginning at 12 a.m. ET, ESPN+</p> |
<p>Tuesday, May 26</p> |
<strong>LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake </strong><p>(Nov. 1, 2018)</p> |
<p>4 p.m. ET, MLS YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, MLSsoccer.com</p> |
<p>Tuesday, May 26</p> |
<strong>New York Red Bulls vs. Montreal Impact </strong><p>(Nov. 6, 2016)</p><strong>NYCFC vs. Toronto FC </strong><p>(Nov. 6, 2016)</p><strong>Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose Earthquakes</strong><p>(Oct. 25, 2017)</p> |
<p>6 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET, TSN5</p> |
<p>Tuesday, May 26</p> |
<strong>Seattle Sounders FC vs. LA Galaxy </strong><p>(Oct. 28, 2015)</p> |
<p>11 p.m., TUDN</p> |
<p>Wednesday, May 27</p> |
<strong>Toronto FC vs. Montreal Impact (Remix)</strong><p>(Nov. 30, 2016)</p> |
<p>4 p.m. ET, MLS YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, MLSsoccer.com</p> |
<p>Thursday, May 28</p> |
<strong>Seattle vs. Vancouver Whitecaps</strong><p>(Nov. 2, 2017)</p> |
<p>4 p.m. ET, MLS YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, MLSsoccer.com</p> |
<p>Friday, May 29</p> |
<strong>D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls (Remix Fan Edition)</strong> |
<p>4 p.m. ET, MLS YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, MLSsoccer.com</p> |
<p>Saturday, May 30</p> |
<strong>Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls</strong><p>(Oct. 20, 2019)</p> |
<p>7:30 a.m. ET, FS1</p> |
<p>Saturday, May 30</p> |
<strong>D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew SC</strong><p>(Nov. 1, 2018)</p> |
<p>4 p.m. ET, MLS YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, MLSsoccer.com</p> |
<p>Saturday, May 30</p> |
<strong>Seattle Sounders SC vs. FC Dallas </strong><p>(Oct. 19, 2019)</p> |
<p>6 p.m. ET, FOX Deportes</p> |
<p>Saturday, May 30</p> |
<strong>LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo</strong><p>(Nov. 13, 2009)</p> |
<p>6 p.m. ET, ESPN Deportes</p> |
<p>Sunday, May 31</p> |
<strong>LAFC vs. LA Galaxy</strong><p>(Oct. 24, 2019)</p> |
<p>12 p.m. ET, Pluto TV</p> |
<p>Sunday, May 31</p> |
<strong>Seattle Sounders SC vs. Sporting Kansas City</strong><p>(Oct. .27, 2016)</p> |
<p>4 p.m. ET, MLS YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, MLSsoccer.com</p> |
ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands, delivering about 1.845 million vehicles globally in 2019. In the U.S., Audi of America sold just over 224,000 vehicles in 2019 and launched the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Audi e-tron – one of four fully electric models coming to the U.S. market in the next two years. Globally, the brand aims to be CO2 neutral by 2050. Visit audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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