Tag Archives: NBA

Michael Jackson’s death, Interleague baseball and the Confederations Cup

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Mitch Howard

Today is the last day of Interleague baseball for this season of MLB.  It ends coincidentally on the same day as the final of the Confederation Cup.  As great as the Confederation Cup has been for Soccer, Interleague play has given … Continue reading →

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Looking closer at MLS and MLB cities

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Mitch Howard

This year’s baseball season is shaping up to have more MLS cities in contention than in past years.  The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners are off to really good starts, and this is not good news for MLS.  Currently, both teams … Continue reading →

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USL Should Compete Directly against MLS

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Mitch Howard

The United Soccer Leagues has been a doormat to the MLS for too long.  They have allowed MLS to walk all over them.  MLS has taken multiple cities from the USL to put into their league and have not suffered … Continue reading →

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Americanizing Soccer for the U.S. Sports Fan pt. 1

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Mitch Howard

In order for Soccer to find the success it seeks in the U.S., it must make changes to the traditional rules without changing the integrity of the sport.  Soccer can be that viable alternative for sports fans in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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