2017 Desert Diamond Cup

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2017 Desert Diamond Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesFebruary 17–27
Teams6
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Houston Dynamo (1st title)
Runners-up Colorado Rapids
Third place New England Revolution
Fourth place Sporting Kansas City
2016
2018

The 2017 Desert Diamond Cup was the seventh edition of the preseason exhibition tournament. The competition featured six soccer teams from Major League Soccer, held from February 15 to February 25, 2017. The defending champion was the New England Revolution.

Contents

Teams

The following six clubs participated in the tournament: [1]

Table standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1 Houston Dynamo 431093+610
2 Colorado Rapids 421154+17
3 New England Revolution 420297+26
4 Sporting Kansas City 41125834
5 New York Red Bulls 41124734
6 New York City 41032533
Source: [ citation needed ]

Tournament

Finals

February 25Consolation New York City FC 1–0 Sporting Kansas City Tucson, Arizona
15:30 MST David Villa Soccerball shade.svg51'Stadium: Kino North Stadium
February 25Championship Game Colorado Rapids 0–2 Houston Dynamo Tucson, Arizona
18:00 MST
Report
Stadium: Kino North Stadium
Referee: Baldomero Toledo

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References

  1. "'17 Desert Diamond Cup Standings". FCTuscon.com. February 18, 2017. Archived from the original on February 18, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.