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MLS Cup Drinking Game

BySean Maslin|
Jul 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) holds off Toronto FC defender Eriq Zavaleta (15) during the second half of a 1-1 tie at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) holds off Toronto FC defender Eriq Zavaleta (15) during the second half of a 1-1 tie at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

What is more fun than watching the Seattle Sounders taking on Toronto FC in the MLS Cup? Having a pint and playing a game!

Peanut butter and bread. Noel and Liam Gallagher. Drinking and soccer. There are just some things in life that just go great with one another. On their own they are okay, maybe even fine. But combined they create something that so amazing that words cannot do justice to.

So with the MLS Cup imminent (Saturday 8pm EST Fox), your friends at Playing for 90 have decided to go one step further with the final pairing and create the ultimate drinking game. In the style of games like the Oscars drinking game, the Presidential debate drinking game, and of course the grandfather of all event drinking games, the Royal Rumble, we present to you: The MLS Cup Drinking Challenge!

Rules for the game are below. Fans can either choose to follow both sets of rules or break them up into teams. And as always make sure to never drink and drive.

ONE SECOND DRINK

  • Save by the goalkeeper
  • Corner kicks
  • Goal kicks
  • Throw ins
  • Free kicks
  • Offside or foul called
  • Alexi Lalas grasps at straws.
  • Chivas USA reference
  • Announcer mentions U.S. Men’s National Team
  • A curse word is heard on the telecast
  • Landon Donovan reference
  • Rob Stone makes a wrestling reference
  • Promotion/Relegation is mentioned
  • Any time anyone says “narrative”
  • Camera points to Clint Dempsey
  • Announcers mention that this is the first time ever a Canadian team is in MLS Cup
  • Instances of the exact phrase “interim tag”

TWO SECOND DRINK

  • Yellow cards
  • Penalty kick awarded
  • Substitutions
  • Goals
  • Bicycle kick is attempted
  • Hockey reference is dropped
  • Positive attacking contribution from Nelson Valdez (excluding goals)
  • Reckless Alonso challenge

    • Giovinco goal

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    FIVE SECOND DRINK

    • If a goal is scored in injury time at either half
    • Penalty kick goal (regulation only)
    • Drew Moor foul
    • MLS Commissioner Don Garber says the league is still broke

    FINISH DRINK

    • Someone scores on an Olimpico or a scorpion kick or attempts a cart-wheel throw-in
    • Mascot fight
    • Supporter runs onto the pitch
    • Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes an appearance
    • Any Alpha Flight mentions

    Enjoy the match and of course, drink responsibly!

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