Between them, the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake have made 11 MLS Cup appearances and won six league titles. In 15 combined seasons, Toronto FC and the Philadelphia Union have never won a playoff game.What the teams in Wednesday’s opening MLS playoff games have in common is poor form recently: just two wins in 20 games.

KnockoutRound:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26
Toronto FC vs. Philadelphia, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN2, UniMas
LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake, 10:30 pm ET, UniMas
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
D.C. United vs. Montreal, 7:30 pm ET, UniMas
Seattle vs. Sporting KC, 10 pm ET, FS1, UniMas
Byes: NY Red Bulls, New York City, FCDallas, Colorado.

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