MLS Cup 2008

It's down to the final two. After a miraculous run by the New York Red Bulls there are only two teams left in the journey for the MLS Cup in 2008. The Columbus Crew, who have been a strong team all year, will take on the surprise New York Red Bulls. Neither of these teams have ever won the MLS Cup, or even been in the championship match.

The Road to Victory

The Columbus Crew tied the Kansas City Wizards in the Conference Semifinals First Leg 1-1. In the Conference Semifinals Second Leg the Columbus Crew made sure they advanced by scoring two goals to Kansas City Wizards zero. In the Eastern Conference Championship the Columbus Crew bested the Chicago Fire 2 to 1.

The New York Red Bulls also tied in the Conference Semifinals First Leg with the Houston Dynamo. But in the Second Leg the took it to the Houston Dynamo and won 3 to 0. In the Western Conference Championship the Red Bulls scored in the 28th minute and held for a surprise win over Real Salt Lake 1 to 0.

The Major League Soccer Cup Championship will be played on Sunday November 23 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. and can be watched on ABC.