Archives: North American Soccer League

In Memoriam: US Soccer Pioneer John Kerr Sr.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Robert Hay

U.S. soccer pioneer and long-time coach John Kerr Sr. pass away yesterday at his home in North Carolina.  For newer soccer fans this name may mean nothing but for long-time American soccer fans, Kerr was a pioneer who was a … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Lowlights of American Soccer in 2009

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Brian Zygo

2010 is upon us, which means that it’s the time of year when we journalists, pundits, analysts, and/or columnists take stock of the year that has passed and provide you with our lists of the past years highlights and lowlights. … Continue reading →

Posted in American Soccer, Articifical Turf, CONCACAF, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Gold Cup, Major League Soccer, Mexican National Team, MLS, MLS Talk, NASL, North American Soccer League, Real Salt Lake, Soccer in America, United Soccer Leagues, United States, US National Team, US Soccer, US vs Mexico, USL | 33 Comments

Give me the MLS & USL, or Give Me Death!

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Brian Zygo

In the comments made to my last post on this site, an individual stated that they were sick of hearing about ways to grow the MLS and suggested it should be shut down, put out of its misery. Well as … Continue reading →

Posted in American Soccer, CONCACAF, England National Team, EPL, Major League Soccer, MLS, MLS History, MLS Talk, North American Soccer League, United States, US National Team, US National Team History, US Soccer, USL | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments

MLS Finally Does the Right Thing

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

It’s about time Major League Soccer realized local fans have a connection to names and clubs that preceded the formation of MLS. I was appalled when MLS a few weeks ago ruled out the use of the Seattle Sounders name … Continue reading →

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Has MLS Really Learned the Lessons of the NASL?

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Kartik Krishnaiyer

While I am pleased for Philadelphia and particularly for the Sons of Ben that the league has chosen to add a 16th team in 2010, I have serious concerns about the rapid expansion of the league and the seeming desire … Continue reading →

Posted in MLS Expansion, MLS Talk, North American Soccer League | 7 Comments