The Portland Timbers get their first shot at an MLS title Sunday, after defeating FC Dallas in the aggregate-goal Western Conference Championship series last week. The Timbers take on the Columbus Crew for the MLS Cup in Columbus, Ohio, at 1 p.m. for a winner-take-all championship game.
OPB All Things Considered Host Kate Davidson spoke with Jake Zivin ahead of Sunday's match. He's the Portland Timbers' radio play-by-play voice. Listen to Zivin break down the upcoming match and who to watch through the attached audio player above.
If you can't make it to Columbus for the game you can still get in on the action. Several locations throughout Portland are hosting watch parties, and the game will be broadcast on cable and available to stream online. Here's what you need to know:
TV: ESPN (Comcast channel 35/735) at 1 p.m.
Streaming: WatchESPN at 1 p.m. A valid cable subscription is required.
Local radio: The Game, 750 AM/102.9 FM. (You'll hear Zivin's reporting here.)
Official watch party: The Timbers are hosting a watch party at the Crystal Ballroom in downtown Portland. Doors open at 11 a.m.
