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MLS Cup Playoffs 2013 Schedule: Previewing 2nd Leg of Conference Championships

This weekend, MLS' final four will compete again to determine which two squads advance to the MLS Cup.

Each conference championship is currently framing two highly contrasting scenarios. In the East, Sporting Kansas City and the Houston Dynamo enter the second leg on even footing after playing to a scoreless stalemate in their earlier battle.

Out in the Western Conference bracket, the Portland Timbers dug themselves a deep hole after losing by two goals to Real Salt Lake. They now must return the favor and win big to climb back in the aggregate score.



 

Houston Dynamo at Sporting Kansas City (tied 0-0)

 



When these teams met earlier on Nov. 9, the games featured many bumps and some physical play but no scoring.

The Dynamo nearly entered the scoresheet in the first half, but Kofi Sarkodie's goal was waved off due to an offsides penalty. That close call was the closest ...

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