It’s not often goalkeeping errors become the play of the game. Maxime Crépeau left the box in the early seconds of the second extra time, misjudged Cory Burke’s speed, and his sliding clearance went through Burke’s ankle instead of the ball. Crépeau learned what Union fans already knew. Burke has an extra gear after ten yards that’s often deceptive because of his long, flowing strides. Unfortunately, Crépeau suffered a major injury on the play as well as a red card, but he also set the stage for an experienced penalty stopper to enter the game in it’s crucial moments while Burke exited the game minutes later, hobbling to the sidelines.
Five moments that changed the MLS Cup final
