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Pro-Soccer in North America Expands
Yes, this is more on the TOA v NuRock battle. After the USL announcement that they would be expanding to Baltimore, to Detroit, to Ottawa and Edmonton on top of their previous plans of New York ...
... if this is a dream I want to stay asleep - update
That line is from Sigi Schmid, but I think it relates to so many of us after this first season. I know it personally feels that way. Last night, with all of the pomp, with the win, it was one of my ...
Hidden gems
Recently Steve Clare over at Prost Amerika interviewed Jeremy St Louis of Fox Soccer. It is a far ranging interview covering national teams (particularly the issues facing Canada), MLS, Sounders, the ...
The View from the Outside
Right now the Rave Green Nation is in various level of disappointment. The early success and recent form have combined to create a frustrated fanbase with some even thinking that Sounders won't earn ...
LaPorta+Saputo=Garber's 20?
Now, most of my readers might know that I am a fan of the Montreal Impact joining MLS, if not, you are now. The third Canadian club just makes sense. Montreal is a large market, with a built in fanb...
Steps to winning a Cup
1 - Make the Final 2 - Win the Final Sounders just completed that first step. Their next step is to win at Houston. They will do so without Jhon Kennedy Hurtado due to his double Yellow. The good n...
Scarf Seattle to Return and More
If you don't have a scarf yet (which would be foolish) Scarf Seattle is about to return. Head to Ballard and Madison Park on Friday to see the scarfing in action. This will give you the opportunity ...
Sounders FC and MLS Primer
Seattle Sounders FC and our great Puget Sound are joining Major League Soccer. There are some unique rules and regulations that both make MLS uniquiely American, and yet in ways still keeps to its Eu...
Supporter's Groups - more than emotional support
In my previous story on how supporter's groups can influence the level of talent signing to the league as well as fan interest I failed to cover a major factor. This factor also relates to expansion ...
Expanding Major League Soccer Now
This relates to my previous posts on the level of available talent (Internationals and CONCACAFs) that MLS ignores in order to keep costs down, as well as my post on what MLS can be in 5 years. You se...
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