It’s fitting the San Jose Earthquakes will open the 2018 MLS regular season against Minnesota United, the same team they beat 3-2 in dramatic fashion in last year’s season finale to qualify for the MLS Cup playoffs for the first time in five years. The Quakes, under the guidance of new head coach Mikael Stahre, […]
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MLS draft history: examining the value of a pick
The MLS Draft is an enigma to many fans. It’s a trait of all American sports leagues and represents a glimmer of hope for poor teams the year prior. It can turn a lottery ticket that is a draft pick into elite-level talent like Ike Opara (2010 draft) or Justin Meram (2011 draft). On the […]
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Red card rules in MLS preseason: is it an exhibition or scrimmage?
In Major League Soccer’s preseason affairs, it turns out a scrimmage match and an exhibition match are not the same thing. New York City FC took a cross-country journey recently to meet 2018 expansion side Los Angeles FC and then take on the L.A. Galaxy the following night. NYCFC played the nascent L.A. franchise to […]
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The depressing history of MLS versus Liga MX in CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League fever is fully underway, with the tournament kicking off yesterday between Toronto FC and the Colorado Rapids. The dominance of Liga MX teams in the tournament has been a thorn in the side of Major League Soccer executives and general managers for years. And MLS’ lack of success fueled change within the league. […]
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A look at MLS parity compared to other leagues using the Gini coefficient
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MLS Trade Value: Ranking the league’s top assets
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How the Athlete Council decided the U.S. Soccer presidential election
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Carlos Cordeiro is U.S. Soccer’s new president
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US Soccer will elect its president next to an amusement park in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s entirely fitting that the U.S. Soccer Federation’s presidential election will take place Saturday in a hotel with clear views of Sea World’s rides and roller coasters. The description of the hyper-coaster Mako – “high speeds, deep dives and thrills around every turn” – could certainly apply to a campaign with […]
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Future of U.S. Soccer hangs in the balance as presidential election approaches
The U.S. Soccer Federation will hold its first contested presidential election in 20 years Saturday in Orlando. But given the tenor of the three-month campaign, picking a winner may do more to inflame than heal a federation still battered by missing the World Cup for the first time since 1986. In the run-up to the […]