The Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup is a Major League Soccer (MLS) series between FC Dallas and the Columbus Crew . The series is named after the late Lamar Hunt , who was one of the league's early major investors and a key supporter of American soccer. Initially, the series was contested between the two teams still owned by the Hunt Sports Group ( Sporting Kansas City was also previously owned by the Hunt Sports Group, but was sold before the Pioneer Cup began). However, Columbus was sold in 2013, and thus FC Dallas remains the only MLS team still owned by the Hunt Sports Group. The Pioneer Cup is the second event in American soccer named after Lamar Hunt, whose name is also given to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup .
48-516: The first two editions of the Pioneer Cup were single preseason matches. The inaugural edition was played on March 11, 2007 at Pizza Hut Park (now known as Toyota Stadium), with Columbus defeating Dallas 3–0. Proceeds from the game went to the charity Dallas SCORES. The second edition of the Cup was played on March 20, 2010, at Pizza Hut Park with Dallas defeating Columbus 2–1 in heavy snow. In 2011,
96-438: A lobbed shot into the goal in the sixth minute by forward Herculez Gomez that was ruled offside . Chris Albright and Landon Donovan combined for an attempt in the 19th minute that drifted across the box. The Revolution could not produce many attacks during the first half, with a lone shot near goal coming in the 29th minute on a missed header by Shalrie Joseph off a corner kick . The Galaxy had two more chances to take
144-549: A 3–1 victory at home in Massachusetts with three second-half goals. In their fourth consecutive Eastern Conference final, New England faced the Chicago Fire at home and won 1–0 on a goal in the fourth minute by Clint Dempsey and a disallowed offside goal. The Los Angeles Galaxy fired head coach Sigi Schmid midway through the 2004 season, only two years after leading them to their first cup title in 2002, despite
192-416: A U-shaped design with the north end including a permanent covered stage for hosting concerts, similar to SeatGeek Stadium near Chicago , which opened one year after Toyota Stadium. Although it was then hoped the permanent stage would help the stadium increase revenue by hosting mid-sized concerts, the design proved unpopular and other MLS clubs rejected building permanent stages in their new stadiums, leaving
240-621: Is the home of the National Soccer Hall of Fame , which opened in 2018. Toyota Stadium was the third MLS soccer-specific stadium to be built after Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio (1999) and Dignity Health Sports Park near Los Angeles (2003). It cost approximately $ 80 million and opened on August 6, 2005, with a match between FC Dallas and the MetroStars , which ended in a 2–2 draw. The stadium seats 20,500 in
288-515: The 2021 MLS season, neither Columbus nor Dallas would play each other for the first time since 2009 due to the small number of inter-conference matches taken place between Eastern and Western conference teams. Columbus win Dallas win Draw Toyota Stadium (Texas) Toyota Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in Frisco , a suburb of Dallas , Texas , United States. Built and owned by
336-710: The Chicago Fire for the worst record in the league in 2004 and qualified for the playoffs on the last day of the regular season. The team then defeated the Supporters' Shield -winning Columbus Crew 2–1 on aggregate in the Conference Semifinals. They advanced to the Conference Final, drawing 3–3 with D.C. United after extra time and losing 4–3 in the resulting penalty shootout in the sudden death sixth round. The Revolution opened
384-599: The Los Angeles Galaxy . It was a rematch of MLS Cup 2002 and ended in a repeat victory for Los Angeles, who won 1–0 on a goal scored by Guillermo Ramírez in extra time . New England qualified as the top seed in the Eastern Conference with several players named to the MLS Best XI , while Los Angeles was the lowest-seeded playoff team and had rebuilt its roster in the offseason. Ramírez, who
432-683: The U.S. Open Cup , which all featured the New England Revolution . The MLS Cup is the post-season championship of Major League Soccer (MLS), a professional club soccer league in the United States. The 2005 season was the tenth in league history, and was contested by twelve teams divided into two conferences. Each club played 32 matches during the regular season from April 2 to October 16, facing each team twice and in-conference teams two additional times. The playoffs, running from October 21 to November 13, were contested by
480-532: The U.S. Open Cup , which it won in September against FC Dallas . The team finished the regular season with a 13–13–6 record, clinching the fourth seed in the Western Conference. In the Conference Semifinals, Los Angeles faced their in-state rivals and Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes , who had won in the two team's last playoff meeting 5–4 on aggregate in 2003 . The Galaxy won
528-545: The 2005 season with an eleven-match unbeaten streak, including six consecutive wins, that propelled them to first place in the Eastern Conference. The team, however, lost its place atop the conference to Chicago by July due to key players being released for national team callups. New England then regained its first-place spot, but lost several players in early August to injuries after playing five league and U.S. Open Cup matches in 15 days. The Revolution finished
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#1732791952374576-509: The 62nd minute, shooting into the hands of Los Angeles goalkeeper Kevin Hartman . The Revolution substituted Pat Noonan for midfielder José Cancela , moving into a 4–2–2 with Twellman and Dempsey as strikers; the Galaxy responded by bringing on midfielder Guillermo Ramírez for Ned Grabavoy in the 66th minute. The Galaxy had several chances to take a late lead, with a shot by Donovan in
624-451: The 79th minute that was saved by Michael Parkhurst and an attempt by Gomez a minute later that passed over the goal. Cobi Jones took the final regulation-time shot on goal for the Galaxy in the 83rd minute, which hit the crossbar of the goal. Cancela nearly gave New England a lead in the ninth minute of extra time , hitting a half-volley from 22 yards (20 m) that was deflected away from goal by Hartman. The Revolution pressed along
672-407: The Cup for the second straight year. The 2014 contest was a bit more lackluster than previous encounters. An early summer thunderstorm suspended the start of the match and then eventually postponed it to the following day after a Columbus fan was struck by lightning and injured prior to the game being started. The game was played the next day on a hot afternoon, but no player from either side could find
720-541: The FC Dallas reserve squad, and for hosting soccer tournaments. Youth tournaments that have made use of the complex include Dallas Cup , Olympic Development Program National Championships, Generation adidas Cup, USYSA National Championships , and MLS Next Cup. From 2005 until January 2012, the naming rights to the facility were held by national pizza chain Pizza Hut , which is headquartered in nearby Plano , and
768-535: The Frisco Griffins Rugby Club. The Griffins drew an attendance of a few hundred people per game. MLS Cup 2005 MLS Cup 2005 was the 10th edition of the MLS Cup , the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS). The soccer match took place on November 13, 2005, at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas , near Dallas , and was contested between the New England Revolution and
816-641: The Galaxy. Two shots from Donovan and Gomez were saved from close range by Reis in the 25th minute of extra time, shortly before Cancela's shot was deflected away from goal by defender Ugo Ihemelu in stoppage time. Los Angeles won their second MLS Cup title, with the same scoreline and scoreless regulation as their previous victory over New England in 2002. MLS Cup Most Valuable Player: [REDACTED] Guillermo Ramírez (Los Angeles Galaxy) Assistant referees: Chris Strickland (United States) Greg Barkey (United States) Fourth official: Ricardo Valenzuela (United States) The Los Angeles Galaxy became
864-436: The Pioneer Cup was changed to a two-game, aggregate-goal series played during the regular season. The first leg was played at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio , on April 1, 2011. The Crew took advantage of FC Dallas going one man down in the 33rd minute to win 2–0. The second and deciding leg was played at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas , on July 2, 2011, with Dallas winning 2–0. Tied 2–2 on aggregate, Columbus regained
912-472: The Pioneer Cup with the tie being broken by all-time head-to-head goals, 6–4 in favor of Columbus. When Major League Soccer restructured scheduling ahead of the 2012 season, Columbus and Dallas would play only once in the regular season. Therefore, the Cup was changed to a one-game, winner-take-all contest. In the event of a draw, the all time head-to-head goals tiebreaker remained. In the 2013 edition, Columbus scored four goals with three different scorers to win
960-750: The Rookie of the Year Award, while Twellman, Dempsey, and Joseph were named to the MLS Best XI . New England opened the playoffs in the Conference Semifinals against the New York/New Jersey MetroStars , who clinched the 4th-seed berth on the last day of the season, mirroring the Revolution's performance in 2004. The Revolution lost 1–0 in the first leg at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, but advanced on aggregate score after
1008-567: The Western Conference Final. The Galaxy rebuilt their roster ahead of the 2005 season, retaining only 12 of 28 players from the playoff run, and traded away Carlos Ruiz to FC Dallas to sign returning American forward Landon Donovan . Los Angeles began the season with only two losses in their first eleven matches, but national team callups and injuries led to winless streaks in July and August. The Galaxy also participated in
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#17327919523741056-507: The brutal Texas summers. However, those projects were postponed until 2024, where the City of Frisco approved a larger renovation project addressing these issues. On September 17, 2024, the City of Frisco approved a $ 182 million redevelopment project. Improvements include three new clubs, renovated stadium entrances, the removal of the north-end concert stage for supporter standing areas, the largest LED video board of any soccer-specific stadium in
1104-417: The center of a 145-acre (59 ha) complex with 17 soccer fields located near downtown Frisco, approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Downtown Dallas . Prior to the match, the league hosted pre-game festivities at nearby venues and parking lots, including events with FC Dallas players. Pizza Hut Park (later renamed Toyota Stadium) would go on to host MLS Cup 2006 , and the 2007 and 2016 finals of
1152-522: The city of Frisco, the 20,500-seat stadium opened in 2005. Its primary tenants are Major League Soccer club FC Dallas and the Frisco Independent School District , which supported the construction to host their high school football games. It also hosts the annual NCAA Division I Football Championship , the title game of college football 's Football Championship Subdivision , and the annual Frisco Bowl . Additionally, it
1200-575: The east side of the stadium slated to begin after the FCS Championship game in January 2025 and completed before the start of the 2028 FC Dallas season. The initial phase of development will see stadium capacity drop to about 11,000 seats. In addition to the renovation project, FC Dallas has signed a lease extension to keep the club in Frisco through 2057. In 2015, plans were announced that
1248-661: The first leg 3–1 at their home, with two goals from Donovan against his former club, and drew the away leg 1–1 to advance 4–2 on aggregate. Donovan then scored twice in Los Angeles's 2–0 over the Colorado Rapids in the Western Conference Final, sending the Galaxy to their fifth MLS Cup appearance. Source: MLS Qualified for playoffs Source: MLS Qualified for playoffs Supporters' Shield winner The MLS Cup final
1296-509: The following season to CSD Municipal in Guatemala. The match featured 10 yellow cards , doubling the previous MLS Cup record set in 2001 , was the third to be decided by a single goal, and the second to be scoreless before overtime after the 2002 final. The match's attendance of 21,193 was a sellout crowd, and included hundreds of traveling supporters from New England and 100 employees brought by Revolution owner Robert Kraft , but remains
1344-414: The lead during the first half, with Gomez missing a shot from 12 yards (11 m) in the 41st minute and Donovan's shot in stoppage time being saved by Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis . The Revolution began the second half with offensive pressure down the flanks, but failed to connect on crosses into the penalty area. New England's lone shot on goal during regulation time came from defender Jay Heaps in
1392-787: The lowest for an MLS Cup final. Both finalists qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup , played during the following preseason against Costa Rican teams. The Galaxy lost 3–2 to Deportivo Saprissa , while the Revolution fell 1–0 to Alajuelense . The Revolution were also finalists in the next two MLS Cups, losing both to the Houston Dynamo (formed from the San Jose Earthquakes) on penalty kicks at Pizza Hut Park in 2006 and in regulation time at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. in 2007 . Los Angeles and New England would meet again in
1440-499: The more notable additions was the National Soccer Hall of Fame , which included the National Soccer Hall of Fame Experience and the 19,350 square-foot National Soccer Hall of Fame Club. This addition made Toyota Stadium the first league sports hall of fame to be built within a stadium. Even with the renovations, many club supporters wanted roof structures to be built over the west and east stands to provide shade during
1488-463: The nation, and architecturally distinctive European-style roof structures covering the east, west, and majority of the north stands that will provide much-needed shade for supporters. Part of the improvements will also include over 1.2 million square feet of office space, a 200-room upscale hotel, a 200-unit multifamily high-rise building, and 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. The construction will be carried out in phases, with work on
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1536-541: The net in a match then ended scoreless. Due to the scoreless draw, Columbus retained the Cup for the third year in a row due to the all-time head-to-head goals tiebreaker being 12–7 in Columbus' favor. Columbus played their last match with FC Dallas in 2019 at the Historic Crew Stadium (known as Mapfre Stadium at the time) on March 16, 2019. Columbus would later move to Lower.com Field in July 2021. In
1584-480: The regular season atop the Eastern Conference, while Los Angeles was the lowest-ever seed to play in the MLS Cup final after finishing eighth overall. The Galaxy and Revolution played twice in the regular season and both matches ended in 1–1 draws. New England Revolution made it to two consecutive Eastern Conference finals in 2003 and 2004 under head coach Steve Nicol , who was promoted from his interim role during
1632-493: The regular season with only two losses in their last nine matches, completing their best-ever season record. New England finished second in Supporters' Shield standings behind San Jose , but set new team records for wins, with 17, and a conference record for points, with 59. Twellman's 17 goals earned him the MLS Golden Boot and the league's MVP award —a first for the Revolution. Defender Michael Parkhurst earned
1680-493: The run to the 2002 final. The club drafted several young midfielders and forwards during the two seasons, including Pat Noonan , Shalrie Joseph , and Clint Dempsey , who helped replace retiring players or injured starters. Dempsey was named Rookie of the Year for his performance in the 2004 season, scoring seven goals and finishing third on the team in scoring behind Noonan and Taylor Twellman . The Revolution finished tied with
1728-468: The stadium hosted the heavy metal / hard rock festival tour Ozzfest . It had regularly hosted concerts by Jimmy Buffett . It was also the site for several editions of Edgefest organized by former Dallas alternative rock station KDGE . North of the main stadium is Dr. Pink Field, a mini-stadium named after former Frisco doctor Dr. Erwin G. Pink. The field is used for Frisco ISD high school football and soccer. Dr. Pink Field formerly hosted games for
1776-667: The stadium was known as Pizza Hut Park . Nicknames for Pizza Hut Park included PHP, the Hut, and The Oven, the latter referring to Texas' summer climate during afternoon games (and also because the field is well below ground level). On January 7, 2012, the contract linking the pizza franchise with the stadium expired, and the stadium was renamed FC Dallas Stadium. On September 10, 2013, FC Dallas reached an agreement with Gulf States Toyota Distributors , headquartered in Houston , to rename its home field Toyota Stadium. The 17 practice fields around
1824-412: The stadium would be known as Toyota Soccer Center. In 2018, Toyota Stadium completed a $ 55 million renovation of the south end of the stadium. Additions included new field access tunnels, locker rooms, a press conference room, team stores, and a multi-tiered viewing stand that replaced the old bleacher section. This also brought in a European-style roof built over the south end of the stadium. One of
1872-939: The stadium would be the new home of the National Soccer Hall of Fame (NSHOF). In addition to the NSHOF museum, the stadium's south end received extensive renovations and the entire project cost $ 55 million and was completed in 2018. The Hall of Fame has two components – the NSHOF Experience and the NSHOF Club. The Experience houses the museum and serves as the location for the Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony. The Club includes specialty seating for season ticket holders for all FC Dallas home matches, as well as multiple event spaces that function as food and beverage hubs on game days. The NSHOF includes soccer memorabilia, modern technology, and virtual reality exhibits. In August 2008,
1920-486: The stadium's design looking dated. There is widespread support among club fans for the stage to be removed and replaced with a full stand in a future renovation. The stadium includes 18 luxury suites as well as a private 6,000-square-foot (560 m ) stadium club. The stadium played host to the 2005 MLS Cup final, seeing the LA Galaxy defeat the New England Revolution 1–0 in extra time for their second MLS Cup . It
1968-474: The team's place at the top of the league. His replacement for the remaining eight matches, former national team head coach Steve Sampson , led the team into a second-place finish in the Western Conference with only two wins and seven goals scored. After defeating the Colorado Rapids in the Conference Semifinals, the Galaxy ended their season with a 2–0 loss to the first-place Kansas City Wizards in
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2016-532: The third team in MLS history to win both an MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup in the same season, following D.C. United in 1996 and the Chicago Fire in 1998. Guillermo Ramírez was named the MLS Cup MVP for his performance, which contrasted with his struggles to score during the regular season. He attempted 62 shots from open play and was unable to convert. The Galaxy declined to continue his loan and Ramírez returned
2064-439: The top four clubs in each conference. It was organized into three rounds: a home-and-away series in the Conference Semifinals, a single-match Conference Final, and the MLS Cup final. The tenth MLS Cup was contested between the New England Revolution and Los Angeles Galaxy in a rematch of the 2002 final , which the Galaxy won 1–0. It was the second time that an MLS Cup final featured a previous matchup. New England finished
2112-430: The wings for another chance, including a cross by Albright that was headed wide by Donovan. The winning goal for the Galaxy was scored in the 17th minute of extra time by Ramírez, who received a deflection from Reis and volleyed it from outside the penalty area. After the overtime's short halftime, the Revolution missed several shots on goal while looking for an equalizing goal, but left themselves open to counterattacks by
2160-462: Was also selected to host the 2006 MLS Cup , which ended 1–1 after overtime with the Houston Dynamo defeating the New England Revolution 4–3 on penalty kicks . In 2016, FC Dallas hosted and won the U.S. Open Cup Final , also against the Revolution. The complex also has an additional 17 regulation size, stadium-quality soccer fields (both grass and artificial turf) outside the main stadium. These fields are used for practice by FC Dallas, matches for
2208-469: Was also streamed via internet radio on MLSnet.com. The match, referred by Kevin Stott , kicked off on a sunny day with temperatures of 75 °F (24 °C), at 12:30 p.m. Central Time . New England were named as the favorites heading into the MLS Cup, fielding an offensive lineup that was countered by Los Angeles's attacking midfielders. The Galaxy began the match with several attacks, including
2256-516: Was brought in on loan from CSD Municipal , had scored no goals from open play despite 62 shots but was substituted into the MLS Cup final and scored the winning goal. The match was hosted at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas , the newly built home of FC Dallas . The 21,000-seat stadium was announced as the host on November 12, 2004. It opened on August 6, 2005, and was the third major soccer-specific stadium to be built for an MLS team. The stadium cost $ 80 million to construct. The stadium sits at
2304-558: Was televised in the United States on ABC in English and Spanish using secondary audio programming . English play-by-play commentary was provided by JP Dellacamera with color analysis by Eric Wynalda , reprising their roles at MLS Cup 2004 . Brandi Chastain provided sideline reporting, while Rob Stone anchored the pre-game and halftime shows. The Spanish language broadcast was provided by ESPN Deportes and included commentary from Randall Alvarez and Eduardo Biscayart . The match
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