Way back in January and February, the list of MLS Cup favorites included both the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC. But then 2016 happened. Seattle lost Obafemi Martins, Sigi Schmid and Clint Dempsey. TFC started with a lengthy road tip, and then struggled to cope with the temporary loss of Giovinco.
When it all mattered most, both teams won. This is how, after 11 months, Toronto and the Sounders made the 2016 MLS Cup Final.
- Against international (Seongnam, Celaya), PDL, college and MLS sides the Sounders dominate their first four games and lose their final three -- all 2-1.