“It’s their Cup final and our banana skin. It’s going to be a real interesting occasion. Coming from the UK where the FA Cup is the biggest competition, I’ve sampled these occasions and been on the receiving end of upsets, going to places like Miami FC, the lower division, where they’re extremely motivated. It’s a chance for them to pit their wits against players who have played at the highest level, MLS players. That’s the challenge for us.”

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