On Sunday, the MLS season draws to a close rather than reaching an exciting climax.
The Columbus Crew take on Red Bull New York in what threatens to be a travesty of justice.
Columbus, who finished on top of the standings with an impressive 57 pts, face not the next best team in the MLS, no...that would make too much sense, no they take on Red Bull New York, who finished eighth.
The MLS take a similar approach to their grand final as the NFL, teams must progress through a playoff system, so it beggars the question, why put so much effort into the season and finish top?