Crew defeat New England Revolution 1-0 in
Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final
Monday: Seattle Sounders FC host Minnesota United FC in Western Conference Final
NEW YORK
(Sunday, December 6, 2020)
– Columbus Crew SC have been crowned Eastern Conference Champions after defeating the New England Revolution 1-0 in the Eastern Conference Final. With the win, Columbus have advanced to the MLS Cup Final, and as the highest seeded team remaining, will host the winner of Monday night’s Western Conference Final between Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United FC.
This will be the third MLS Cup appearance for the Columbus Crew having won MLS Cup 2008 (vs. the New York Red Bulls) and lost in 2015 to the Portland Timbers. Columbus head coach Caleb Porter and standout midfielder Darlington Nagbe will look to replicate the success they saw as members of that 2015 Portland Timbers champion team.
Columbus awaits the winner of Monday’s Western Conference Final between Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United FC (9:30 p.m. ET, FS1 / FOX Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports).
The 2020 MLS Cup takes place on Saturday, Dec. 12 (8 p.m. ET, FOX / UniMas/TUDN / TSN / TVA Sports).
2020 MLS Cup Media Schedule
Players and coaches from the two participating teams will be available through virtual media availabilities and press conferences throughout the week. Further information, including times and login information, will be sent following Monday night’s Western Conference Final.
Monday, Dec. 7 (1:30 p.m. ET) – Landon Donovan Most Valuable Player
MLS will unveil the 2020 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player on Monday, December 7, and the MLS MVP will be available for a question-and-answer session via a virtual press conference with members of the media at 1:30 p.m. ET.
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Tuesday, Dec. 8 (12 p.m. ET) - MLS State of the League Address
MLS Commissioner Don Garber will deliver the annual State of the League Address during a virtual press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. ET. Following the State of the League Address, Commissioner Garber will participate in a question-and-answer session with members of the media.
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