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Category Archives: MLS
Mr. Mahoney – I Challenge You to a Duel
Sometimes we advance the flow of the human species with words. Other times, though, we must use pistol-fitted words. My ire? Ridge Mahoney’s flippant appraisal of the new KC Wizards stadium. Sunset, near the old saloon, ten paces to the … Continue reading
The MLS Labor Standoff – A Strike Out?
No word generates more confusion in the American English language than “strike.” When referring to the long revered sport of bowling, a strike is when the player knocks down all the pins on his first attempt. A strike is desired. … Continue reading
The Truth About MLS TV Broadcast Rights
The ever excellent FistedAway has turned up the dirt on the lingering MLS-ESPN TV Rights dispute. For those of you who don’t follow MLS, here’s a little tidbit to wet your appetite: Neil Patrick Harris is interviewed. Yes, Neil Patrick … Continue reading
The Beckham Experiment: A Brilliant Mistake
“Brilliant Mistake” by Elvis Costello & the Attractions
LA/Dynamo – Hold My Hand, Not Your Breath
And the second half hummed along for all of five minutes before the lights went out. No, not as in a lights out play, but rather, the lights went out. Another power outage, another moment of class for a tense … Continue reading
LA v. Houston – A Time For King Solomon
The crickets chirped and your eyelids’ weight exponentially increased as your European-based twitter co-conspirators dozed off with dreams of World Cup qualification. The opening five minutes were classic MLS – 40 yard passes to nobody in particular, but rather the … Continue reading
The Dark Side of the "Franchise"
The EPL is taking advantage of the FIFA break to have a meeting on “the future of the game.” And given MLS Don Garber and Robert Kraft´s remarks to the “Brits and media, you´d think a salary cap or end … Continue reading
My KC Wizards – A Word on A-Wards
Alright, I know most of you don’t like MLS and don’t care. But I do. Concision is appreciated by the reader. This will be the briefest of KC Wizards eulogies. And I will try to stay positive and offer a … Continue reading