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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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2. Appreciate what Seattle has overcome to get here

If you would’ve asked any Seattle fan in early July if there was a chance to play for an MLS Cup, you would’ve gotten laughed out of Washington. The Sounders were in ninth place in the Western Conference standings in early July. To borrow from the Hunger Games, the odds were not in their favor after starting 5-2-9. To make matter worse, USMNT forward Clint Dempsey would leave the club with health issues.

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    • Since July 13th, Seattle would go on to finish the season 9-4-4, soaring up to fourth place by season’s end. Thanks to lights out play from Nicolas Lodeiro and Morris, Seattle would go on a three-game and four-game win streak. Before the massive turn around, it appeared Seattle was doomed for another disappointing finish and more dust collecting on their MLS Cup trophy case.

    Two huge moments revived the Cascadian kings season. Long-time head coach Sigi Schmidt was let go from his position, and midfield maestro Lodeiro signed with the club. Traditionally, a coach being fired is not the boost a team needs to power to victory, however, Seattle has always been a sports town that surprises everyone. If you love a good underdog story, Seattle is your team on December 10th.

    Traditionally, a coach being fired is not the boost a team needs to power to victory, however, Seattle has always been a sports town that surprises everyone. If you love a good underdog story, Seattle is your team on December 10th.

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