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MLS Cup 2021: How to watch & stream, preview of Portland Timbers vs. NYCFC ' MLSSoccer.comThe Portland Timbers will host New York City FC in the 2021 MLS Cup Final next Saturday after two engrossing Conference Finals.
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Sebastian Blanco - Stays on bench in playoff winBlanco was an unused substitute in Saturday's Western Conference Final victory against Real Salt Lake.
ImpactBlanco made the bench on Saturday after suffering an injury in last week's win over Colorado, but he wasn't needed in his side's win against Salt Lake and now has another week to get back to full fitness ahead of next weekend's MLS Cup Final versus NYCFC.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Yimmi Chara - Takes three shots in playoff winChara took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Final. He also made an interception in the ma...
ImpactChara slid over into central attacking midfield on Saturday with Dairon Asprilla's suspension, but he was just as dangerous as ever against Salt Lake. He hasn't scored since Oct. 21, however, and he will want to end that drought in next weekend's MLS Cup Final against NYCFC, which conceded 36 times in the regular season.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Claudio Bravo - Defends well in playoff winBravo made three clearances, an interception and won four of five tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Final.
ImpactBravo kept his second clean sheet so far in the playoffs against Salt Lake on Saturday, and he will be ready for next weekend's MLS Cup Final against NYCFC, which have scored two goals in every playoff game this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Albert Rusnak - Creates two chances against PortlandRusnak took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Timbers in the Western Conference Final. He also won two of two tackles in the match.
ImpactRusnak returned from a bout of COVID-19 on Saturday, but he couldn't push his side over the line in the conference championship. He finishes the season as RSL's second-highest scorer, tying his personal best mark with 11 goals, as well as grabbing seven assists in 35 MLS games (all starts).
DECEMBER 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
