2016 MLS Cup final: Everything you need to know
Both Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders are on the verge of history. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2016 MLS Cup final.
How to watch
- Who: Toronto FC vs. Seattle Sounders
- When: Saturday, Dec. 10 (8 p.m. ET)
- Where: BMO Field (Toronto)
- TV: FOX and UniMas (U.S.), TSN and RDS (Canada)
Match preview
Analysis
- 3 key battles that will determine MLS Cup champion
- Combined XI: Toronto FC and Seattle
- 4 unheralded players who helped TFC, Sounders reach final
- 3 reasons Toronto FC will win MLS Cup
- 3 reasons Seattle will win MLS Cup
Further reading
- An ode to a decade of Toronto FC
- Toronto FC grateful for home field advantage in MLS Cup
- Frei relishing Toronto reunion ahead of MLS Cup final
- Altidore's team-first attitude, tenacity key to MLS Cup berth
- Student and master: Morris, Bradley share mutual respect
How they got here
Toronto FC
- Knockout Round: Def. Philadelphia (3-1)
- Eastern Conference Semifinal: Def. NYCFC (7-0 on aggregate)
- Eastern Conference Final: Def. Montreal (7-5 on aggregate)
Seattle Sounders
- Knockout Round: Def. Sporting Kansas City (1-0)
- Western Conference Semifinal: Def. FC Dallas (4-2 on aggregate)
- Western Conference Final: Def. Colorado (3-1 on aggregate)
By the numbers
| Toronto FC | Playoff Stats | Seattle Sounders |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Goals | 8 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 15.2 | Shots (PG) | 10 |
| 7.2 | Shots on Target (PG) | 3.8 |
| Jozy Altidore (5) | Top Scorer | Nicolas Lodeiro (4) |
Kit watch
What they're saying
Justin Morrow: "This whole week, being able to practice at home and sleep in our own beds and everything. It's been 10 hard years since (the Toronto fans) have been supporting us and we want to give them that reward at the end of the road.
"You know, we've had a great season but if we don't win, our fans won't be satisfied. That's fine, and that's how it should be. They've been incredible all throughout the year and deserve to have the MLS Cup here in this city ... and we want to give it to them."
Brian Schmetzer: "It’s going to be emotional. I’m going to wait until we actually win it before I even talk about it, because Toronto is a good team. But I would be so happy: For Zach to go out on a good note, for Brad (Evans) and Ozzie (Alonso), who have been here.
“If it happens, it’s going to be great.”