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.
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