Stumptown Footy · Dec 10, 2020
Why the 2020 MLS Cup Final is Star Wars
Photo Credit: Central Ohio 501st, via https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/gallery/star-wars-nightWe all watched it. Earlier this week, we all saw the Seattle Sounders do that dumb thing they do and miraculously find a way to win the Western Conference. Again. And so we in Timbers land have to endure an MLS Cup final with Seattle in it. Again.
But this time, rather than Toronto FC (again), Seattle will be battling some familiar faces. The Columbus Crew, coached by former Portland Timbers boss Caleb Porter and featuring our old friend Darlington Nagbe (and Fanendo Adi as backup striker!), stand in the path of Seattle repeating.