2022 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs

The sights of the first-ever MLS NEXT Pro Cup

The sights of the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Cup in Columbus
A stuffed capybara is displayed ahead of the Columbus Crew 2 facing St Louis CITY2 for the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
A young Crew 2 fan displays a capybara drawing ahead of the MLS NEXT Pro Cup match
From left to right. Brook Gardiner, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, MLS NEXT Pro; Mark Abbott, President and Deputy Commissioner, Major League Soccer; Charles Altchek, President, MLS NEXT Pro; Ali Curtis, SVP, Competition, and Operations, MLS NEXT Pro
The MLS NEXT Pro Cup ahead of the match between Columbus Crew 2 and St Louis CITY2
Referees posing for a picture with MLS NEXT Pro dignitaries ahead of MLS NEXT Pro Cup
MLS NEXT Pro President Charles Altchek hands the central official the commemorative coin for the pre-game toss
MLS NEXT Pro President Charles Altchek shakes hands with Crew 2 players Isaiah Parente and MLS NEXT Pro regulars season MVP Jacen Russell-Rowe before the kick-off of the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Columbus Crew 2 poses for a team picture ahead of the MLS NEXT Pro Cup match vs. St Louis CITY2
A capybara tifo is raised on the stands by Columbus Crew 2 supporters before the start of the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
CITY2's Josh Yaro and Michael Creek attempt to deny Crew 2's Michael Micaletto from scoring during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2's Michael Micaletto sends a heart signal during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
MLS NEXT Pro regular season MVP Jacen Russell-Rowe challenges a St Louis CITY2 player for the ball during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Sideline reporter Cealy Godwin interviews Crew 2 head coach Laurent Courtois during the broadcast of the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
CITY2 captain Josh Yaro challenges for the ball during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
CITY2 coach John Hackworth gives instructions during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
MLS NEXT Pro regular season MVP Jacen Russell-Rowe celebrates during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 fans celebrate in the stands during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2's Michael Micaletto celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players celebrate after scoring during the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 head coach Laurent Courtois and MLS NEXT Pro regular season MVP Jacen Russell-Rowe embrace after their team's MLS NEXT Pro Cup victory
MLS NEXT Pro Cup Championship caps get ready to be shared shortly after Crew 2's victory over St Louis CITY2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
MLS NEXT Pro President Charles Altchek hands Columbus Crew 2 the MLS NEXT Pro Cup after defeating St Louis CITY2 (4-1)
MLS NEXT Pro SVP of Competition and Operations Ali Curtis hands Crew 2's Marco Micaletto the MLS NEXT Pro Cup MVP trophy after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players and head coach Laurent Courtois pose for a picture after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players and head coach Laurent Courtois celebrate with the trophy after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players celebrate with the trophy after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players celebrate with the trophy and fans after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players celebrate with the trophy and fans after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players celebrate with the trophy and fans after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players celebrate with fans and raise a stuffed capybara after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players and head coach Laurent Courtois pose with the trophy and fans for a picture after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players pose with the trophy and fans for a picture as head coach Laurent Courtois celebrates with a flag after winning the MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Crew 2 players celebrate in the locker room with the trophy following their MLS NEXT Pro Cup victory over St Louis CITY2
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