by joshsippie | May 2, 2016 | Montreal Impact
The Montreal Impact are quietly leading the Eastern Conference. They have not had any monumentally huge games and they haven’t had any debilitating losses. They have bee fairly consistent. However, they have had some hiccups, including goalless streaks and...
by natepressler | May 2, 2016 | Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew have had a very up and down season, but thus far they seem to be a bit of an enigma. Most teams with ups and downs are just that, up and down, and therefore do not have one aspect to pinpoint in failure. It is, generally speaking, just how well, or...
by estevantinoco | May 2, 2016 | Portland Timbers
How were the Portland Timbers so fortunate to have Diego Valeri, The reigning MLS CUP MVP, be part of their history? It’s because the feeling is mutual. In October of 2014, The Oregonian interviewed Valeri about his journey from Argentina, Europe, back to Argentina...
by joshsippie | May 1, 2016 | Real Salt Lake
Losing Joao Plata was supposed to be the blow that derailed Real Salt Lake. Initially, it looked to be, as they were stomped 5-2 at the hands of the LA Galaxy. But as I noted after the loss to the Galaxy, Real Salt Lake actually showed a healthy dose of positives from...
by tiqiq | May 1, 2016 | Colorado Rapids
Versatility is a big thing in just about any walk of life, soccer included. In fact, Portland Timbers manager Caleb Porter blames some of his poor years at Portland on his insistence on doing things one way – his way. When the Timbers faced a team that did not...
by joshsippie | May 1, 2016 | New England Revolution
Following yet another draw, this time against a Kaka-less Orlando City (I always feel it necessary to specify if Kaka was on the field or not. It makes a difference), New England find themselves with the current longest winless streak, as they have pulled four draws...
by joshsippie | Apr 30, 2016 | FC Dallas
FC Dallas has not had a good weekend. Not only were they lambasted by a sputter New York Red Bulls, who now look set to make a run for glory, but they are also going to be without captain Matt Hedges for 4-6 weeks, as he has undergone surgery to repair a torn...
by griffinweshe | Apr 30, 2016 | New York Red Bulls
It was the biggest test of the New York Red Bulls’ season. They were facing the best team in the West (at least according to points), FC Dallas. Dallas had shown a penchant for the implosion, but the Red Bulls have shown a penchant for just losing. They...
by joshsippie | Apr 30, 2016 | Philadelphia Union, USMNT
The Copa America is fast approaching and that means the final rosters are inching ever closer as well. The old guard of the USMNT is getting, well, old, and the future of the team still feels a few years off. These are the transition guys right here, and it is no easy...
by estevantinoco | Apr 29, 2016 | Toronto FC
As the reigning MLS MVP, Sebastian Giovinco has taken on a bit of a role as a poster child of MLS. He is one of the main guys raising the profile of the league. Mainly because his reputation was improved upon when he moved to the Untied States. There are plenty of...
