With its 2-2 tie at Chicago Sunday afternoon, coupled with Houston’s scoreless draw vs. D.C. United hours later, the Crew has clinched the MLS Supporters’ Shield for the second time in club history. The Supporters’ Shield is awarded to the team with the most points overall during the regular season and the 16-6-6 Crew’s club-record 54 can no longer be matched by any of the league’s other 13 teams. The Western Conference-leading Dynamo (11-5-11, 44 pts.) was the last with a chance. The Shield carries even more weight and significance than it did in 2004, the previous time the Crew won it, as it now earns the winning team a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League. The Crew will open play in the prestigious regional club championship tournament in August 2009.
Tags: CONCACAF Champions League, MLS Supporters' Shield
October 13th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Financially - what is the shield worth to the club? and do players receive a share of the bonus money?
October 13th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Congrats to the squad and Sigi!