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The curious facts you did not know about the MLS is Back trophy

The MLS is Back Tournament champion will be crowned today, earning the prestigious MLS is Back title.

By Fredi Roman

The MLS is Back Tournament champion will be crowned today, earning the prestigious MLS is Back title.
The MLS is Back Tournament champion will be crowned today, earning the prestigious MLS is Back title.

Portland Timbers and Orlando City Soccer Club are hours away from the first MLS is Back Tournament final. This tournament will award $ 1 million to the winning club, a direct ticket to the CONCACAF Champions League, and a fabulous trophy with various facts that you did not know.

The first thing to note is that whichever team wins, will get the first trophy officially created for MLS is Back Tournament. The cup with an original design was created by Tiffany & Co. The crown is based on various models of trophy hockey tournaments.

The trophy also has details that are; an enlarged bowl to change the cup shape and gold-plated base. It stands 13 inches tall and almost 10.5 inches wide.

The team that wins the final can boast that they won the first trophy created for the MLS is Back Tournament. Many fans are looking forward to the meeting between Portland Timbers and Orlando City Soccer Club.


Fredi Roman

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