The 2019 edition of eMLS Cup presented by PlayStation, the premier eMLS event of the year, is slated to take place on March 30. After last year's tournament, which took place during the convention, this year's edition will feature a new PAX After Hours format, with the games set to take place at The Castle at Park Plaza in Boston following the conclusion of the day's activities at PAX East. For PAX East badge holders, free shuttles will run continuously from PAX East to The Castle from 5:30-7 pm ET.
Portland Timbers EA SPORTS FIFA 19 competitor Edgar "RCTID_Thiago" Guerrero comes into Boston in third position in the Western Conference having rocketed up the standings following a Grand Final appearance at the 2019 eMLS League Series Two in Dallas.