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Hosting MLS Cup is great, but have you tried winning it at home?

TUKWILA, Wash. — The question wasn’t quite yet finished when Tommy Dutra decided to fill in the space.

“As a local, have you given yourself a chance to ... are you ...” I sort of stumbled my way through the question not exactly sure how to word it.

“Getting goosebumps?” Dutra replied, and I swear there were goosebumps rising as he said it.

I wanted to know how much thought he’d given to what he would be feeling while walking out onto the CenturyLink Field pitch, 70,000 fans all joining in what I’m sure will be the most powerful “boom-boom-clap” any of us have ever heard.