Good points. I've just been talking with other fans about ways to give the event more appeal. Just wanted to hear more thoughts.
The Crew won the USOC in 2002, defeating the Galaxy a week after the Gals had won MLS cup. It was a cold night in Columbus and LA didn't seem especially motivated. They later said they had a hangover from winning MLS cup. Not literally a headache but an emotional letdown.
I haven't eaten from Popeyes, but they're advertising a lot. They have biscuits, which I like. His source was ESPN, so it's not really what ESPN meant. The NFL does something similar with the Pro Bowl between the Conference Championships and Super Bowl, and players on the Super Bowl teams don't want to get hurt in the Pro Bowl. You'd have some of that if the U.S. Open Cup Final was a week before MLS Cup and a club was in both.
2019 Canadian Championship Home team first, times are ET Streaming coverage is available by subscription via OneSoccer. First leg result: Final Wednesday, September 18 Montreal (MLS) 1-0 Toronto FC (MLS) Wednesday, September 25 Toronto FC (MLS) v. Montreal (MLS) 7:30 pm The winner gets the Voyageurs Cup and advances to the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League.
2019 Canadian Championship Home team first, times are ET Streaming coverage is available by subscription via OneSoccer. Second leg result: Final Wednesday, September 18 Montreal Impact (MLS) 1-0 Toronto FC (MLS) Wednesday, September 25 Toronto FC (MLS) 1-0 (pks 1-3) Montreal Impact (MLS) Montreal Impact win their 4th Canadian Championship and their 10th Voyageurs Cup overall.
23 days ago, Burundi was eliminated from World Cup qualifying after two 1-1 draws and losing PKs 3-0 in Tanzania. Is it time to lock this topic?