Now that you have had ample time to re-live the 2000 MLS Cup by opting to re-watch the entire 1 hour and fifty-two minutes of full match coverage, I think we are ready to continue our stroll. As promised, here is some more insight behind the love-to-hate relationship between Kansas City and the Chicago Fire. Let us fast-forward to the 2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup finals.
Kansas City earned a 1-0 result against the Fire in suitable fashion as the victory honored the club’s founder for whom the tournament is named. The lone goal came from Igor Simutenkov five minutes into extra time at Arrowhead Stadium. Simutenkov was a stretegic second half substitute by the then-Wizards head coach Bob Gansler. Check out the Cauldron celebration shot...
Just a fraction of the 500+ fans who trecked from KC to Chi-town through the wee hours of the night to see the rivalry renewed tonight at Toyota Park. T-minus 7 hours until game time!
