User:Pete4999/Morrison Cup
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| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Region |  United States |
| Number of teams | 4-8 |
| Current champions | Lyon |
| Website | None |
 Morrison Cup V | |
The Morrison Cup is an often-held
History
Background
Whilst enjoying a hearty game of FIFA 07 one day, Pete Ruocco decided to host a FIFA tournament. After gathering some friends, the Morrison Cup was created. On one fateful Saturday afternoon, 6 men assembled at Flint Arena and played for many hours. The tournament was so enjoyable that they agreed to do it again...and again.
The tournament and its trophy are named after Jim Morrison, the deceased lead singer of The Doors. Ruocco felt that this was a very suitable name due to his affinity for The Doors.
MC I
- For full article, see Morrison Cup I
The inaugural Morrison Cup was attended by 6 players, and was played with 8 teams. After a thrilling Group Stage final game,
MC II
Morrison Cup II was played with worse teams, and the results were lost in a tragic accident at Pete Ruocco's house. Officially, Ruocco's side
MC III
- For full article, see Morrison Cup III
MC IV
Unfortunately, Morrison Cup IV was abandoned due to a broken
MC V
- For full article, see Morrison Cup V
Morrison Cup V is the fifth Morrison Cup, and will be played the weekend of December 15th, 2007. Six teams are scheduled to participate.
MC VII
- For full article, see Morrison Cup VII
All-time records and Awards
The Morrison Cup
Awarded to the champion of the Morrison Cup.
| Cup | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| MC I | Lyon (Pete Ruocco) | Real Madrid (Ken Heidle)
|
| MC II | DC United (Pete Ruocco)
|
Unknown |
| MC III | Arsenal (Pete Ruocco
|
AC Milan (John Iuranich) |
| MC IV | No winner | Abandoned |
| MC V | Lyon (Pete Ruocco) | Barcelona (Andy Pappano)
|
| MC VI | Inter Milan (Pete Ruocco)
|
Chelsea (Josh Russell)
|
Storm Rider Trophy
The Storm Rider Trophy is awarded to the tournament's top scorer.
| Cup | Winner | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC I | Fred
|
Lyon | 19 |
| MC II | Alecko Eskandarian | DC United
|
Unknown |
| MC III | Thierry Henry | Arsenal
|
16 |
| MC IV | No winner | Abandoned | N/A |
Fire Lighter Trophy
The Fire Lighter Trophy is awarded to the overall MVP of the Morrison Cup.
| Cup | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MC I | Fred
|
Lyon |
| MC II | Alecko Eskandarian | DC United
|
| MC III | Thierry Henry | Arsenal
|
| MC IV | No winner | Abandoned |
The Crystal Ship
The Crystal Ship is awarded to the MVP of the championship game(s).
| Cup | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MC I | Fred
|
Lyon |
| MC II | Alecko Eskandarian | DC United
|
| MC III | Robin van Persie | Arsenal
|
| MC IV | No winner | Abandoned |
The Unknown Soldier Trophy
This trophy is awarded to the player who plays an integral behind-the-scenes role to lead his team to victory.
| Cup | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MC I | Robinho | Real Madrid
|
| MC II | Unknown | Unknown |
| MC III | Frank Lampard | Chelsea
|
| MC IV | No winner | Abandoned |
Goal of the Tournament
The most important goal of the tournament.
| Cup | Round | Player | Team | Opponent | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC I | Group Stage | Florent Malouda | Lyon | AC Milan | 90+ Minute |
| MC II | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| MC III | Quarterfinal | Willy Sagnol | Bayern Munich
|
Chelsea
|
90th Minute |
| MC IV | No winner | Abandoned | None | None | None |
Player Stats
| Morrison Cup | |
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| Morrison Cups | |
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Morrison Cup I • Morrison Cup II • Morrison Cup III • Morrison Cup IV • Morrison Cup V | |
| All-time History | |
| Lore | |