At least two MLS teams start their season (sort of) in the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship (PPC), which pits teams from each of the following leagues: North America’s MLS (Houston Dynamo & LA Galaxy), Australia & New Zealand’s A-League (Sydney FC), and Japan’s J-League (Gamba Osaka).
Neither my beloved DC United nor K8’s Chicago Fire are in it, but I still hope to catch some of the LA Galaxy v. Gamba Osaka due to the magic of DVR. It’s a good way to get ready for the regular season, which starts March 29th. By August, Javi should be just old enough (eight months) to appreciate his first trip to RFK stadium.
FYI... at 8 months old the only thing Javi will appreciate is a good nap. But we'll appreciate dressing him up for a fun game, I have yet to see the United play so count me in!