Close out of 2007 season
The Chicago Fire closed out the 2007 by taking the UMLSCC from Los Angeles. This was Chicago's 16th title and the 13th time in 2007 that the title changed hands.
There were 30 UMLSCC games this season. Ten different teams held the title including Toronto FC in their first attempt. TFC actually held the title twice this season. Also Real Salt Lake won their first title in 2007.
The home team won 13 times in 2007 while the road team won just 8 times. There were 9 draws. Five of the 8 road wins resulted in title changes and 8 of the 13 home victories were also title switches.
The title holder was able to successfully defend the title 17times, wining just 8.
Houston Dynamo played in 10 UMLSCC games this season going 4-4-2 and playing in 7 consecutive UMLSCC games. Los Angeles and Toronto FC played in 7 each.
There were 77 goals scored with the home team outscoring the road team 42 to 35.
Real Salt Lake was involved in the highest scoring games. A 3-3 home game against New York(NY keeping the title) and a 4-3 loss in Houston(Houston also retaining).
2 Comments:
Do you count the playoffs in your championship for next year. You really should.
10:49 AM
I don't count the playoffs ever. Because then the UMLSCC would end up being the same as the MLS Cup champion every year.
12:43 PM
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