The 2014 Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic was the fifth edition of the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic, a pre-season exhibition tournament held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The 2014 edition was reportedly set to feature a field of eight teams including 5 MLS teams, two international teams, and the Orlando City Soccer Club. However, the schedule was released with 6 MLS teams, one international team, and Orlando City Soccer Club.[1]
The defending champions are the Montreal Impact.
The 2014 tournament was won by last year's tournament runners-up, the Columbus Crew, who defeated the defending 2013 MLS Cup Champions, Sporting Kansas City, by a 4–1 score.
Teams[]
The following clubs have confirmed their entry into the tournament.
| Team | Location | Professional League | Notes | Appearance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew | Columbus, Ohio | Major League Soccer | 2nd | [2] | |
| Fluminense FC U23 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 1st | [1][3] | |
| Montreal Impact | Montreal, Quebec | Major League Soccer | 2013 WDW Pro Soccer Classic Winners 2013 Canadian Championship Winners |
3rd | [4] |
| New York Red Bulls | Harrison, New Jersey | Major League Soccer | 2013 Supporters' Shield Winners 2010 WDW Pro Soccer Classic Winners |
2nd | [5] |
| Orlando City | Orlando, Florida | USL Pro | 2013 USL Pro Winners | 4th | [6] |
| Philadelphia Union | Chester, Pennsylvania | Major League Soccer | 2nd | [7] | |
| Sporting Kansas City | Kansas City, Kansas | Major League Soccer | 2013 MLS Cup Winners | 3rd | [8] |
| Toronto FC | Toronto, Ontario | Major League Soccer | Last Continuous Participant | 5th | [1] |
Matches[]
The schedule was released on the official website on January 13, 2014. [1]
| Key to colors in group tables |
|---|
| Group winners advance to Final |
Group Stage[]
Group A[]
| Team | Pld | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 7 |
| Orlando City Soccer Club | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Philadelphia Union | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 |
| Toronto FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2 |
Group B[]
| Team | Pld | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 9 |
| New York Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Montreal Impact | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| Fluminense FC U23 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
Championship round[]
Notes[]
References[]
External links[]
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