The UMLSCC is a contest for MLS teams in which the Champion must defend the title every game. This is a fun-fan friendly way to raise interest in MLS games. The UMLSCC started when the San Jose Clash defeated DC United 1-0 in the first ever MLS game 1996. Since then the title has changed 155 times in 412 games. The current UMLSCC are Los Angeles. This is LA's 14th title.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

New York draw DC United

Red Bulls and United traded 26 overall shots, including 5 each on goal, but the result was a scoreless draw. All reports this game was highly entertaining with near misses and some good saves.

NY's road record in defending the title goes to 5-9-12(WDL). Not the most respectable, but not the worst (looking at Colorado).

DC United dropped to 11-4-3 (WDL) when challenging at home. DC is tied with Dallas for the most successful teams when challenging at home.

NY will now go on the road to the most successful UMLSCC team. The Chicago Fire. Chicago are 16-7-7 when challenging for the title. And are 9-5-3 at home. And the Fire are 4-1-0 when hosting NY. Outscoring NY 12-2. Overall NY have only defeated Chicago once in UMLSCC play. Chicago lead 6-2-1 overall.

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