Field of 16 teams set for MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage

ORLANDO – The field is set as 16 clubs have advanced to the MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage, with all remaining matches in the tournament moving to a winner-take-all single elimination format.
After 16 consecutive days of group stage matches, the top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-place finishers have qualified for the Knockout Stage. The Round-of-16 will begin this Saturday, July 25 and consist of four consecutive days of doubleheaders each evening.
- CLICK HERE for the final standings for the Group Stage
Knockout Stage – Round-of-16
July 25-28: Four consecutive days of doubleheader action
Saturday, July 25
8 p.m. ET | Orlando City SC vs. Montreal Impact
(ESPN2/ESPN Deportes/TSN/TVA Sports)
10:30 p.m. ET | Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution
(ESPN2/ESPN Deportes/TSN/TVA Sports)
Sunday, July 26
8:30 p.m. ET | Toronto FC vs. New York City FC
(FS1/TSN/TVA Sports)
11 p.m. ET | Sporting Kansas City vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
(FS1/TUDN/TSN/TVA Sports)
Monday, July 27
8:30 p.m. ET | San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake
(FS1/FOX Deportes/TSN)
11 p.m. ET | Seattle Sounders FC vs. Los Angeles Football Club
(FS1/UniMás/TUDN/TSN/TSN Sports)
Tuesday, July 28
8 p.m. ET | Columbus Crew SC vs. Minnesota United
(ESPN/ESPN Deportes/TSN)
10:30 p.m. ET | Portland Timbers vs FC Cincinnati
(ESPN/ESPN Deportes/TSN)
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