2015 USABL Semi-Finals
(1) Washington vs. (4) Los Angeles
Best 3-of-5 Series
Game 1: Los Angeles - 6; Washington - 0
Game 2: Washington - 5; Los Angeles - 2
Game 3: Washington - 8; Los Angeles - 1
Game 4: Washington - 12; Los Angeles - 1
Series MVP: LF
Robert Delattre (CAN) - Washington
(2) Houston vs. (3) Dallas
Best 3-of-5 Series
Game 1: Houston - 6; Dallas - 0
Game 2: Houston - 3; Dallas - 2
Game 3: Houston - 6; Dallas - 3
Series MVP: SP
Antonio Lopez (MEX) - Houston
Playoff Tree
Standings: September 10, 2015
Playoff Odds
Mexico City - 93.5%
Toluca - 90.8%
Guadalajara - 90.4%
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Puebla - 13.5%
Monterrey - 11.8%
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Tijuana - Eliminated
Standings: September 10, 2015
Playoff Odds
Ottawa - Clinched
Vancouver - Clinched
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Toronto - Eliminated
Montreal - Eliminated
Calgary - Eliminated
Coming Tomorrow - Two Big Events!
- International Tournament Announcement in the Afternoon
- End of the Canadian and Mexican Regular Seasons
Quote:
Originally Posted by KingofWarsaw
It's interesting to me that the US has been passed by both Canada and Mexico now. Do you know why that is?
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Awesome question. I honestly don't, but I have theories. In theory the USA should be turning out all of this awesome talent, but for some reason the league has really become the international hub, so some players aren't getting their chances just yet. The teams they have in the tournaments are strong, but for whatever reason, they're really struggling. I think part of this is due to the initial CAN/MEX IFAs hitting their prime ages while much of the USA team still skews a bit older (that's changed in the last tournament).
It also could simply be bad luck.... though I will say the Mexican team is just ridiculously good right now. They've all developed in the USA league and basically all hit their potential. The Canadian surge, admittedly, was a surprise - I'm not convinced they will be that successful again. Either way, it's something to watch and I'm glad you brought it up. Thanks for reading!