2013 Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic
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Host countryUnited States
DatesFebruary 9–23
Teams8
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Dates | February 9–23 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Montreal Impact (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Columbus Crew |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 41 (2.56 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |  Marco Di Vaio Lionard Pajoy(3 goals each) |
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The 2013 Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic was the fourth edition of the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic, a pre-season exhibition tournament held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida. A total of six Major League Soccer teams participated.[1]
The defending champions were the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, but the club did not participate. The Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas did not compete for the first time since the competition's inception in 2010. Toronto FC was the last original team to remain.
The tournament was won by the Montreal Impact, who defeated the Columbus Crew 1–0 in the final.
The following clubs competed in the tournament.
| Team | Location | Professional league | Appearance | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew | Columbus, Ohio | Major League Soccer | 1st | [2] | |
| D.C. United | Washington, D.C. | Major League Soccer | 1st | 2012 MLS Eastern Conference runners-up | [3] |
| Montreal Impact | Montreal, Quebec | Major League Soccer | 2nd | [4][5] | |
| Orlando City | Orlando, Florida | USL Pro | 3rd | 2012 USL Pro Commissioner's Cup winners | [6] |
| Philadelphia Union | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Major League Soccer | 1st | [7] | |
| Sporting Kansas City | Kansas City, Kansas | Major League Soccer | 2nd | 2012 US Open Cup champions | [3] |
| Tampa Bay Rowdies | St. Petersburg, Florida | North American Soccer League | 1st | 2012 NASL champions | [8] |
| Toronto FC | Toronto, Ontario | Major League Soccer | 4th | 2012 Canadian Championship champions | [9] |
