Tag Archives: MLS
Olsen’s Tactics Carry the Day: DCU 3, Montreal 0
Tonight’s DC United and Montreal game saw an occurrence that is become more common in MLS – both teams coached by two long-time MLS players. For the home team, that coach is legendary player Ben Olsen, who as a player … Continue reading
Seattle’s Defensive Gaffs Dragging Down Team
In their last seven MLS games, Seattle has lost four matches and drawn three, falling from near the top of the Western Conference to fourth in the conference, a point behind Cascadia rivals Vancouver but with the Galaxy in their … Continue reading
DC Inching Closer to New Stadium and Funding
Longtime MLS watchers and DC sports fans know that every year a hot rumor about DC United’s stadium situation begins to make the rounds, only for that rumor to fall apart and the team move ever closer to leaving the … Continue reading
Pontius Hat Trick Leads D.C. Past Red Bulls Shambolic Defending
Two hot teams met Sunday at R.F.K. Stadium, as New York headed down I-95 to the Nation’s Capitol to face D.C. United. The home team, buoyed by the blossoming of a fit Chris Pontius, struck early and often as they … Continue reading
Under Further Review – Monday Morning Sweeper
MLS Review Policy to be Tested this Week Over the past few weeks, MLS players midweek have been issued suspensions or fines by the league for actions that occurred in the past. The league’s new policy of reviewing harsh fouls … Continue reading
Why Sporting KC-RSL Isn’t This Weekend’s Best Match
All of the hype and eyes of the American soccer community will be on MLS Live Saturday night (yes, someone forgot to negotiate this game into NBC or ESPN’s deal) as Sporting Kansas City host Real Salt Lake in the … Continue reading
Your New Resource for the Summer 2012 North American Soccer Friendlies
You may have noticed when you visited the site today a new tab on the top of your page called “Summer Friendlies Schedule”. With the recent announcements of a number of high-profile friendlies, the summer exhibition schedule is quickly … Continue reading
Which Team has the Best Supporters’ Group?
Watching the video of the Timbers Army sing the National Anthem again and how much attention that gets in mainstream sports media made me think about what an opportunity MLS has to wedge into the American sports mainstream. People flinch at the … Continue reading
Sapong Late Goal Gives KC 1-0 Win Over DC
Who says you can’t go home? Manassas, VA native C.J. Sapong headed a corner kick into the net in the 93rd minute to help Sporting Kansas City notch a 1-0 road victory over DC United. While KC had a majority … Continue reading
The MLS Talk 2012 Season Predictions
The greatest time of the year has finally come. After weeks of previewing the teams, we are a day away from the beginning of the MLS season. Looking ahead to 2012, some things have stayed the same (star-powered LA Galaxy, … Continue reading
