NBCSN’s Major League Soccer coverage this weekend features a doubleheader Friday, July 4th, when the Houston Dynamo host the New York Red Bulls at 8:30 p.m. ET, immediately followed by LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers at 11 p.m. ET.
The New York Red Bulls face the Houston Dynamo with forward and current MLS-leading goal scorer Bradley Wright-Phillips (12 goals in 15 games this season).
The Galaxy are led by midfielder Landon Donovan, MLS’ all-time leading goal scorer with 137 career goals, while the Timbers will look to midfielder Diego Valeri, the joint league-leader in assists this season with 8, to help them to a road victory.
COMMENTATORS: Steve Cangialosi, announcer for the New York Red Bulls on the MSG Network, handles play-by-play for Houston Dynamo vs New York Red Bulls joined by former Houston Dynamo player Eddie Robinson and CSN Houston reporter Sebastian Salazar.
NBC Sports Group’s lead MLS play-by-play announcer John Strong calls LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers and is joined by former English footballer Robbie Mustoe and host Russ Thaler.
Strong on Friday’s matches: “This is a really fun Fourth of July doubleheader we have in store, showcasing a lot of the world-class talent that MLS has to offer. Australia's Tim Cahill and Boniek Garcia of Honduras return from the World Cup for New York and Houston, respectively. Thierry Henry and the league's leading scorer Bradley Wright-Phillips lead the Red Bulls against a Dynamo team that are always tough to beat at home.”
“As night sets in and the fireworks get going, two all-time leading scorers for their countries, Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane, try to keep the Galaxy rolling against a Timbers team that has consistently provided late drama in their games this season. The games will provide the perfect backdrop for everyone's holiday celebrations.”
