21 November 2010

Colorado Rapids: MLS Cup 2010 Champions

The most exuberant of congratulations to the Colorado Rapids for tearing through the MLS playoffs and garnering the honor of holding the MLS Cup high as Champions of the 2010 season! FC Dallas turned many heads this season as they put together an amazing run led by their rock solid goalkeeper, Kevin Hartman, and the MLS MVP David Ferriera, but it was the other inaugural season team that hoisted the trophy.

In a season where we saw United States National Team legends like Brian McBride, Eddie Lewis, and Chris Klein all retire from the beautiful game, it was only fitting and honoring to see Pablo Mastroeni and Conor Casey win their first MLS Cup. Two men who have served their club and country during their storied careers smiled like boys tonight. And what a thrilling game it was, having been decided in overtime. Extra big-ups to Conor Casey for symbolizing what a tough, physical match it when he battled for a loose ball around the six yard box to put in Colorado's first goal, granting him the honors of being named MLS Cup MVP.

And props to the entire MLS league for lifting the bar of American soccer. This season was a great one boys, even more excitement and beautiful game than ever before. And that's what it's all about in the end: raising the level of play and rewarding those who have worked to show the true talent that American's have in the world's game.

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