MLS is Back Tournament Semifinal Matchups Set


Philadelphia Union to face Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. ET

Orlando City SC to face Minnesota United FC on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m.ET

Semifinal matchups will feature the Philadelphia Union vs. Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Aug. 5 (8 p.m. ET, FS1 / TUDN/UniMás / TSN / TVA Sports), followed by Orlando City SC vs. Minnesota United FC on Thursday, Aug. 6 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2 / ESPN Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports ).

The Philadelphia Union continue shining a spotlight on young players in starring roles, with sights firmly set on reaching their first final in club history. Academy product Brenden Aaronson is leading an offense that has outscored opponents 8-4 in tournament play over a five-game unbeaten streak, while the Union’s formidable backline, commanded by fellow academy product Mark McKenzie and Jack Elliott, prepares for the test of an experienced Portland Timbers attacking front that features the star power of Sebastian Blanco and Diego Valeri alongside the emergence of Jeremy Ebobisse.

Of the remaining teams in the MLS is Back Tournament, the Timbers are the only side with championship experience after appearing in MLS Cup in 2018 and claiming the crown in 2015.

On the line in Thursday’s high-stakes Semifinals matchup between two unrelenting and unbeaten squads is a shot at competing in the MLS is Back Tournament Final presented by Wells Fargo on Aug.11 for each MLS club’s chance to win its first ever piece of hardware. Minnesota United FC head coach Adrian Heath will face his former club, Orlando City SC, which he led from 2011-16. Meanwhile, the revived Lions under Óscar Pareja’s leadership are forging a new club identity in remarkable time.

Philadelphia Union MLS is Back Tournament Results
Group Stage presented by Heineken: W 1-0 (NYCFC), W 2-1 (MIA), D 1-1 (ORL),
Knockout Stage presented by Audi: Round-of-16: W 1-0 (NE); Quarterfinals: W 3-1(SKC)

Portland Timbers MLS is Back Tournament Results
Group Stage presented by Heineken: W 2-1 (LA Galaxy), W 2-1 (HOU), 2-2 (LAFC)
Knockout Stage presented by Audi: Round-of-16: 1(4)-(2)1 (CIN); Quarterfinals: W 3-1 (NYCFC)

Orlando City SC MLS is Back Tournament Results
Group Stage presented by Heineken: W 2-1 (MIA), W 3-1 (NYCFC), D 1-1 (PHI),
Knockout Stage presented by Audi: Round of 16: W 1-0 (MTL); Quarterfinals: W 1(5)-(4)1 (LAFC)

Minnesota United FC MLS is Back Tournament Results
Group Stage presented by Heineken: W 2-1 (SKC), D 0-0 (RSL), D 2-2 (COL),
Knockout Stage presented by Audi: Round of 16: W 1 (3)-(5)1 (CLB); Quarterfinals: W 4-1 (SJ)