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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
ChampionsHouston Dynamo (1st title)
Runners-upColorado Rapids
Third placeNew England Revolution
Fourth placeSporting 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.

Teams

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

Table standings

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Houston Dynamo 4 3 1 0 9 3 +6 10
2 Colorado Rapids 4 2 1 1 5 4 +1 7
3 New England Revolution 4 2 0 2 9 7 +2 6
4 Sporting Kansas City 4 1 1 2 5 8 −3 4
5 New York Red Bulls 4 1 1 2 4 7 −3 4
6 New York City 4 1 0 3 2 5 −3 3
Source: [citation needed]

Tournament

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Finals

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February 25 Consolation New York City FC 1–0 Sporting Kansas City Tucson, Arizona
15:30 MST David Villa 51' Stadium: Kino North Stadium
February 25 Championship Game Colorado Rapids 0–2 Houston Dynamo Tucson, Arizona
18:00 MST
Report
Stadium: Kino North Stadium
Referee: Baldomero Toledo

References

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