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Top games to wach in world soccer this week

By Doug Roberson
Aug 21, 2016

Top games to watch in world soccer this week on your TV or mobile streaming device:

Monday

2:45 p.m., Eintracht Trier vs. Borussia Dortmund, ESPM3: Re-tooled Dortmund, featuring firepower across its midfield and forwards, takes on Trier in the DFB Pokal tournament. If you are looking to become a fan of a team, Dortmund should be considered because of its up-tempo style.

Tuesday

2:45 p.m., Roma vs. Porto, Fox Sports 1: The Champions League qualification continues with the heavyweights from Italy and Portugal tied at 1 after the first leg.

Wednesday

7:30 p.m., Orlando City vs. Toronto, MLS Live: Orlando City will continue to try to secure a spot in the playoffs against surging Toronto.

Friday

2:30 p.m., Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen, Fox Sports 1: The defending German champs, featuring some of the world's best talent, will get their campaign started against Werder.

8 p.m., Real Salt Lake vs. Colorado, Univision Deportes: Salt Lake (40 points) and Colorado (43) are trying to chase down Dallas (45) for the top spot in the Western Conference.

10 p.m., Tijuana vs. Pumas UNAM, Azteca America: A chance to watch Atlanta United's Hector Villalba in action.

Saturday

7:30 a.m., Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool, NBCSN: Two teams hoping to do more than just qualify for the Champions League in the Premier League this season. Should be an up-tempo, physical game.

12:30 p.m., Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Bayer Leverkusen, Fox Network: Don't go to sleep on either one of these teams challenging Dortmund and Munich.

7:30 p.m., Tampa Bay vs. Rayo OKC, NASL Live: A chance to see Atlanta United's Junior Burgos.

10 p.m., America vs. Chivas, Univision Deportes: Two fierce rivals in Mexico will clash. Worth watching just to get a sense of the atmosphere at the game.

10:30 p.m., L.A. Galaxy vs. Vancouver, MLS Live: The Galaxy were beaten 1-0 by NYCFC on Saturday, but are still a dangerous team, particularly at home where they are unbeaten this seson.

Sunday

11 a.m., Manchester City vs. West Ham United, NBCSN: City are the favorites to win the Premier League this season, but the Hammers have high hopes of crashing the top four.

2:45 p.m., Monaco vs. PSG, beINSports USA: PSG will continue life without Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

About the Author

Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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