The Argentinian managed to create the match’s one moment of magic, settling an aerial ball while surrounded by defenders, shifting past those defenders with his signature hypnotic control, and finishing at an acute angle in the second half for the game’s only goal.
It was not quite the coldest game at kickoff between MLS teams ever – that would be Colorado’s 2018 Champions Cup game against Toronto FC, clocking in at 3F – but it was close enough.
Cherundolo’s luck didn’t change much this year – LAFC’s Champions Cup loss at Colorado on Tuesday was played in similar conditions as Kansas City on Wednesday: 7F at kickoff.
Miami now take that 1-0 lead back to Fort Lauderdale in the second leg next week, with the hope that players and coaches will have thawed out in time for the team’s MLS opener this weekend v New York City FC.
Later that year, New England lost late to Real Salt Lake amid a snowstorm, prompting one of the more memorable reactions you’re ever likely to see from a player as Carles Gil railed against the decision to play at all.
