by joshsippie | May 9, 2016 | New York City
New York City has won two straight games for the first time this season and in the process, they have pulled themselves up to fourth in the Eastern Conference. Not surprisingly, David Villa has been at the center of that rise to prominence. But he has not been doing...
by joshsippie | May 9, 2016 | Vancouver Whitecaps
I wrote not more than a week ago about how Vancouver was perhaps the only remaining team that it was impossible to get a read on. They have been incredibly unpredictable, opportunistic, and just generally enigmatic. But against Portland – in front of their home...
by joshsippie | May 8, 2016 | San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes have one, huge, massive, overwhelming problem. They have no plan B. This season has had one order of business – hope that Chris Wondolowski scores. Because if he doesn’t, well then they’re out of luck. Seven goals, he’s...
by joshsippie | May 8, 2016 | FC Dallas
FC Dallas faced a near-impossible battle to take on Toronto FC in their newly-renovated home. The Reds were defending their fortress for the first time this season and just about everyone was in agreement. Toronto’s defense combining with the ever elusive...
by joshsippie | May 7, 2016 | Toronto FC
Toronto has emerged as perhaps the best all-around team in MLS. At the very least, they look to be the best in the East. Their defense has only permitted seven goals in eight matches and while the offense has only scored nine, the second fewest, we all know what their...