TORONTO — From the Cascadia Cup and California Clasico to the Atlantic Cup and Texas Derby, MLS has found little trouble cultivating rivalries. But when it comes to the MLS Cup final, the nature of the playoffs means those intra-conference feuds can't be featured on the league's grandest stage.
It's why fans should relish the occasion that is Saturday's MLS Cup final, with Toronto FC hosting the Seattle Sounders for the second straight year. Not only does it mark just the third time in league history the MLS Cup final has been a rematch — it's a clash featuring two of the league's marquee clubs, on and off the field.