The last time we covered MLS, we offered a post-apocalyptic, pre-rise of the cucaracha POWER analysis. Then we meandered in the GLOWERING EPL, with the assistance of one David Squire Bowie. We return to the MLS, where a handful of teams are showering goals upon the less fortunate. In meteoric proportions, that is. The Perseid [...]

“Please Sir, I want some more.” Such spoke Oliver Twist, begging the cook at the orphanage for another spoonful of gruel. We KC Wizards fans ask for similar sustenance – a pro soccer specific stadium. And we are not alone. We form part of the MLS orphanage, of fans destined to fill half-empty American football [...]

I have continued my barnstorming tour of MLS stadia this summer, this time visiting Community American Ballpark in Kansas City last night. While the Wizards struggled to break down an organized Real Salt Lake, and ended up losing 1-0, once again my thoughts drifted to certain basic principles for MLS. Several, in fact. And all [...]

One word strikes laughter into the heart of American Sports franchise owners everywhere: relegation. Why? Because the philosophical assumption behind the US sports-economic model, “the cash cow dividend,” is so firmly entrenched that relegation is a non-starter, a concept so foreign and remote it merits myrth, not serious discuss. And the fans suffer. I have [...]

So I was able to catch the Houston-Seattle game, a potential preview of the Western Conference final. The Dynamo owned the first half, but failed to capitalize on a significant possession advantage. They had a 1-0 lead at the half due to a Brad Davis goal, but deserved more. Seattle clawed back for a goal, [...]

The most POWERFUL team in MLS right now is the Columbus Crew. With Chad Marshall arming the warheads, their POWER is capable of destroying entire cities. Even their central defenders are contributing goals.  Robbie Rogers has also played well, although Eddie Gaven has impressed as of late. The next most POWERFUL team in MLS is [...]

Brian Phillips quasi-liveblog of the US-Mexico game included a few somewhat unflattering descriptions of one aging icon: Cuauhtemoc Blanco. While I secretly hope/believe/suspect Brian was sarcastic, it has to be noted that Blanco is no longer the bunny-hopping, swashbuckling forward of yesteryear. He also does not play defense. Yet, his head-fakes and feigns continue to [...]

It has been brought to my attention that other blogs have goals and concepts, whereas Futfanatico alternates between tweeting about tweeting, recaps of MLS games, and fawning over celebrity culture. What is our ethos? The lack of a coherent plan for the blog does not keep me up late at night. But what does bug [...]

Well, Real Salt Lake managed to defeat the visiting Seattle Sounders 1-0. In fact, they scored on a rifled shot by Robbie Findley. Yet, seconds after the start of the first half, Findley wasted an even more silver plated chance. I am aware that in any competition between two sides, you can fall into the [...]

I am now going to work out the categories function for your entertaining pleasure.  Please, leave comments mocking me.