User:Pete4999/Morrison Cup

Pete4999/Morrison Cup

File:Morrison Cup.jpg
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 video game soccer tournament played on various Playstation systems. 4 Morrison Cups have been started, but results are only available for 2 of them. One of the Morrison Cups, MC IV, was never finished due to a broken PS2

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, Lyon, led by manager Peter Ruocco, defeated Ken Heidle's Real Madrid in the final.

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 DC United were the champions, with Alecko Eskandarian winning player of the tournament honors.

MC III

For full article, see Morrison Cup III

MC IV

Unfortunately, Morrison Cup IV was abandoned due to a broken Playstation 2. The games could not be completed, although approximately half the tournament was finished. There is no official ending other than "abandoned tournament."

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