East Lansing — Michigan State senior forward Ryan Sierakowski always expected the day to come.
Sierakowski, along with the rest of the upperclassmen, thought reaching the College Cup Final Four was a goal within reach.
That mission was accomplished after Michigan State defeated James Madison, 2-1, at DeMartin Stadium last Saturday in the Elite Eight. Now, come Sunday, the Spartans could be playing for a national championship.
But it won’t be that easy. After all, the program’s last NCAA championship came in 1968. To reach the championship game, Michigan State (14-4-4) will have to get by Akron (14-6-2) on Friday (8 p.