Should the US Open Cup final host continue to be determined by a blind draw?

(Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography) August 27, 2019 - Atlanta, Georgia, United States - Atlanta United celebrate a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United during the US Open Cup Final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.15-5-2, that’s the record of the US Open Cup hosts record since 1995. Not even the MLS Cup Final has that lopsided of a record for the home side. As a comparison the MLS Cup Final has been hosted by the higher seed in 2012, prior to that season the Final was held at a predetermined location. Since 2012 the host is 4-2 in the MLS Cup Final but 2 of those wins and one loss have come in either extra time (once) or a penalty shootout (twice). Prior to the move to the highest seed in 2012 the MLS Cup Final was played at the site of a team in the Finals three times, with the team on their home pitch going 2-1.

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