2011 MLS Cup Playoffs Schedule: Dates, Times and TV Info

With the Wild Card round completed, it's time for the action to intensify in the MLS Cup Playoffs.The first leg of the Conference semifinals kicks off on Saturday, October 29th. All matches will be aired live on either ESPN or Fox Soccer.Playoff soccer action has been incredible over the past few seasons, and it should be just as good this year.The Western Conference is loaded with talent which sets up two incredible semifinal matches in the west.Here is the full schedule for this year's playoff soccer. Time Matchup TV Station Venue   Conference Semifinals     Sat, Oct. 29, 10 p.m. EDT First Leg: Seattle Sounders at Real Salt Lake Fox Soccer, TSN 2 Rio Tinto Stadium Sun, Oct. 30, 3 p.m. EDT First Leg: Los Angeles Galaxy at New York Red Bulls ESPN2, ESPN Deportes TBD Sun, Oct. 30, 5 p.m. EDT First Leg: Houston Dynamos at Philadelphia Union ESPN2, ESPN Deportes PPL Park Sun, Oct. 30, 7:30 EDT First Leg: Sporting Kansas City at Colorado Rapids Fox Soccer, TSN 2 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Wed, Nov. 2, 8 p.m. EDT Second Leg: Colorado Rapids at Sporting Kansas City Fox Soccer, TSN 2 Livestrong Sporting Park Wed, Nov. 2, ...

MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester United: 5 Things We Learned from All-Star Game

The MLS All-Stars met Manchester United for the second straight year in the MLS All-Star Game and for the second straight game they were defeated.Last year, Manchester United won by a score of 5-2 and they repeated that effort this year with a 4-0 victory.The Red Devils dominated for nearly the entire match and gave up few scoring chances. The MLS failed to capitalize on the few scoring chances they had and were blanked on the scoreboard.The All-Stars thought they could compete with United, but that was clearly not the case; so what did we learn form the 2011 MLS All-Star Game?Begin Slideshow