2021 Visit Tucson Sun Cup Explained

Tourney Name:Visit Tucson Sun Cup
Year:2021
Country:United States
Dates:April 3–10
Num Teams:5
Champion Other:Real Salt Lake
Second Other:LA Galaxy
Third Other:Colorado Rapids
Fourth Other:Sporting Kansas City
Matches:6
Goals:11
Top Scorer:Michael Barrios
Damir Kreilach (2 goals)
Player:Damir Kreilach (RSL)
Prevseason:2020
Nextseason:2022

The 2021 Visit Tucson Sun Cup was the eleventh edition of the preseason exhibition soccer tournament among Major League Soccer (MLS) and United Soccer League (USL) teams. It was held between April 3 to April 10 in Tucson.[1] [2]

Teams

The following clubs entered the tournament:[1]

Major League Soccer

USL Championship

Matches

All times are Mountain Standard Time
Schedule is subject to change.[3]

Table standings

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1Real Salt Lake (C)321041+36
2LA Galaxy31113304
3Colorado Rapids311135-24
4Sporting Kansas City110010+13
5Phoenix Rising FC202002-20

(C) - Cup Winner

Top scorers

RankPlayerNationClubGoals
1Damir KreilachReal Salt Lake2
Michael Barrios ColombiaColorado Rapids
3Cole Bassett United StatesColorado Rapids1
Gianluca Busio United StatesSporting Kansas City
Carlos Harvey PanamaLA Galaxy
Anderson Julio EcuadorReal Salt Lake
Sebastian Lletget United StatesLA Galaxy
Albert RusnákReal Salt Lake
Víctor Vázquez SpainLA Galaxy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FC Tucson Announce Visit Tucson Sun Cup & Preseason Participants . FC Tucson Communications . March 3, 2021 . March 3, 2021.
  2. Web site: Despite Defeat, RSL Wins Visit Tucson Sun Cup. RSL.com. April 10, 2021. April 10, 2021.
  3. Web site: FC Tucson to Host Limited Number of Fans for Visit Tucson Sun Cup Matches . FC Tucson Communications . March 24, 2021 . March 24, 2021.