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[QUOTE="kibblesnbits, post: 3696444, member: 97"]
Athletic turned in one of their most entertaining efforts of the season, particularly in the second half.  Even though the score was only 2-0, there was a lot of end to end action.  Hartford also showed some of its best passing of the season, creating through the midfield instead of depending on long outlets from the back.  I think the 18-year old they picked up on loan from NYCFC has really helped steady play in the center of the field.

By finishing first in their group (and tying for the conference crown) they will get a home game against St. Louis FC, a franchise that is going out of business because MLS is moving in.  With a win they will play the winner of Louisville and Pittsburgh.  They have the seeding advantage v. Pittsburgh but lose a tie breaker to Louisville.  If things break right they could have at least 3 home games (win round 1, beat Pittsburgh in 2nd round and then host conference championship) before the league final.  There are two teams in the west (Reno and Phoenix) that have a seeding advantage so Hartford would need an upset or two to host a final.
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