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5 reasons to watch MLS Cup 2016

By Baxter Colburn

Jul 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) dribbles the ball past Seattle Sounders midfielder Erik Friberg (8) in the first half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) dribbles the ball past Seattle Sounders midfielder Erik Friberg (8) in the first half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Enjoy Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley and (hopefully) Giovinco

There is something glorious about those in love with American soccer and MLS Cup 2016. The big players in U.S. Soccer success take the field. Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley and Jordan Morris.

Three players that continue to shape the landscape of soccer in the United States, all on the field at the same time, that is huge. Imagine if Clint Dempsey were healthy as well, then it really would be as American as apple pie out there.

Giovinco is obviously, not an American soccer player, he is, however, one of, if not, the best player in the league. His vision, ball awareness, goal scoring threat and general speed make him a nightmare for any team. His 17 regular season goals in 2016 were third best in MLS. He also added 15 assists, making his case for biggest MLS MVP snub incredibly high. Snub aside, Giovinco is a play-maker, mixed with a confident Altidore and resurgent Bradley, it’s a scary thought for Sounders fans.

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