This year’s MLS Cup final between Columbus Crew SC and Seattle Sounders FC could very well be the blueprint for what they are building in Vancouver in the coming years.
On the pitch at MAPFRE Stadium were two sides, each with an established core of players. In fact, 17 of the 22 starters were returning players from 2019 or previous years.
That’s what the ‘Caps intend to steadily establish within their club, as they look forward to 2021 with 24 players under contract from the previous season.
“If you look at teams that have had success in this league, like Seattle right now, how long have those guys been together?