NEW YORK, NY(October 20, 2015) – Major League Soccer today announced a schedule change for #DecisionDay, October 25, shifting the Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls match from the 4 p.m. CT slot to 6 p.m. CT. The change allows the New York Red Bulls and FC Dallas, two teams tied at 57 points atop the overall standings and fighting for the MLS Supporters’ Shield, to kick off simultaneously.
FC Dallas hosts the San Jose Earthquakes, which are also in contention for one of the three remaining Western Conference berths in the Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs.
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“We created Decision Day to ensure that we have the most compelling and competitively-driven matches played simultaneously on the final day of our regular season,” said MLS Deputy Commissioner Mark Abbott. “Changing the time of the Fire-Red Bulls match fulfills our vision, and will provide an exciting finish to our Supporters’ Shield race.”
In addition to the previously scheduled local television broadcast on Comcast SportsNet Chicago, the Fire-Red Bulls match will also now be aired on ESPN3, along with all five Western Conference matches -- all of which have playoff implications.
Fans planning to attend Sunday’s match who have a question should call 888-MLS-FIRE.
Along with the Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the team with the best overall regular season record, four playoff berths are on the line on #DecisionDay, as well as 10 seeds which will affect positioning, first round byes, home / road matches, and quick turnarounds for the Knockout round on October 28-29.
#DecisionDay – October 25, 2015 - Schedule:
FS1 / FOX Deportes- Columbus Crew SC vs. D.C. United – 4 p.m. CT
New York City FC vs. New England Revolution – 4 p.m. CT (MLS Live)
Philadelphia Union vs. Orlando City SC – 4 p.m. CT (MLS Live)
Montreal Impact vs. Toronto FC – 4 p.m. CT (TSN 4/5 / RDS and MLS Live)
ESPN / ESPN Deportes / ESPN3 – Sporting Kansas City vs. LA Galaxy – 6 p.m. CT
Seattle Sounders FC vs. Real Salt Lake – 6 p.m. CT (MLS Live / ESPN3)
Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids – 6 p.m. CT (MLS Live / ESPN3)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Houston Dynamo – 6 p.m. CT (TSN2 / MLS Live / ESPN3)
FC Dallas vs. San Jose Earthquakes – 6 p.m. CT (MLS Live / ESPN3)
Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls – 6 p.m. CT (CSN Chicago / MLS Live / ESPN3)
Note: Blackout restrictions apply on ESPN3 and MLS Live.
