MLS Footnotes: Real Salt Lake, NYCFC hoping to keep the upsets rolling in MLS playoffs
Doug McIntyre looks at how the Portland Timbers, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake and NYCFC got this far and what's next.DECEMBER 1, 2021
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How NYCFC can adjust without Castellanos for conference finalAs was the case for much of the 2021 season, New York City FC found itself at the whim of talented but sometimes temperamental striker Valen...
DECEMBER 1, 2021•NEWSDAY.COM
Revolution season ends in playoff loss to NYC FC on penalties kicksAfter a dominant regular season, the Revs' playoff run was cut short.
DECEMBER 1, 2021•MASSLIVE.COM
NYCFC knocks out New England Revolution on penalties after wild match ' MLS Highlights ' ESPN FC
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James Sands - Comes off injured against New EnglandSands was subbed out of Tuesday's Eastern Conference semifinal victory against the Revolution in the 82nd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made a clearance and an inte...
ImpactIt is unclear as of yet whether Sands' injury is serious enough that it could affect his playing time in Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against Philadelphia. With Nicolas Acevedo (lower body) likely out, either Tony Rocha or Gedion Zelalem could fill in for him in defensive midfield if necessary.
DECEMBER 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Sean Johnson - Concedes two goals against New EnglandJohnson made two saves but conceded two goals in Tuesday's 2-2 (5-3 after penalties) Eastern Conference semifinal victory against the Revolution.
ImpactJohnson was beaten by strikes from Adam Buksa and Tajon Buchanan on Tuesday, but he got his revenge by saving Buksa's penalty in the shootout and upsetting the record-setting Revolution to advance to the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. He will face the Union, which scored 48 goals in the regular season.
DECEMBER 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Gudmundur Thorarinsson - Records assist in winThorarinsson subbed into Tuesday's Eastern Conference semifinal against New England in the 101st minute, and he assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in the 2-2 (5-3 after pen...
ImpactThorarinsson set up Valentin Castellanos' extra time goal with a cross, just a few minutes after subbing in for his first MLS appearance in over a month since recovering from a lower body injury. He will likely remain an option off the bench for Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against Philadelphia, unless Tayvon Gray's injury forces him to miss the game.
DECEMBER 1, 2021•ROTOWIRE
