The following is the Team of the Week according to WhoScored.com ratings using a traditional 4-4-2 formation for the squad. If there are any ties my own opinion will be the tiebreaker. GK: Brian Rowe - Orlando City (7.91) Holding the Red Bulls to a shutout in an upset victory, the Lions goalie had three … Continue reading MLS Team of the Week: Week 4
MLS Power Rankings: Week 3
Due to time constraints during the week, there is no commentary for this week's Power Rankings. 1. DC United (2-1-0, 1st in East) Previous Ranking: 3rd 2. Seattle Sounders (3-0-0, 1st in West) Previous Ranking: 2nd 3. LAFC (2-1-0, 2nd in West) Previous Ranking: 1st 4. New York Red Bulls (1-1-0, 5th … Continue reading MLS Power Rankings: Week 3
MLS Team of the Week: Week 3
The following is the Team of the Week according to WhoScored.com ratings using a traditional 4-4-2 formation for the squad. If there are any ties my own opinion will be the tiebreaker. GK: Stefan Frei - Seattle Sounders (7.92) Although he allowed two goals, Frei finished with 10 saves in the win against Chicago. RB: … Continue reading MLS Team of the Week: Week 3
USMNT Analysis: Goalkeepers (Part One)
With the recent squad announcement for the United States National Men's Team regarding the upcoming matches against Ecuador and Chile, as well as some beef between two USA international keepers on who is superior, it's a good time to take a good look at the options for the USMNT going forward. The Players: Brad Guzan, … Continue reading USMNT Analysis: Goalkeepers (Part One)
MLS Power Rankings: Week 2
Another exciting weekend of MLS has passed us by and just in time to make up for the embarrassing CCL matches. With MLS teams all looking at tough odds to advance, top teams may be all in on the MLS from an early stage. The season is already shaping up to be exciting with some … Continue reading MLS Power Rankings: Week 2
MLS Team of the Week: Week 2
The following is the Team of the Week according to WhoScored.com ratings using a 4-3-3 formation for the squad. If there are any ties my own opinion will be the tiebreaker. GK: Tim Melia - Sporting Kansas City (8.68) Melia had five saves, including a penalty save, during his shoutout against Philadelphia. RB: Kelvin Leerdam … Continue reading MLS Team of the Week: Week 2
Match Review: D.C. United vs Atlanta United
FINAL: DC United 2 - 0 Atlanta United Summary: Possession: 44.2% - 55.8% Total Shots: 17 - 9 Shots on Target: 6 - 2 Passing Accuracy: 81% - 85% Corners: 7 - 3 xG: 2.12 - 0.4 Brief: The defending champs don't seem to like traveling to the nation's capital, as they are 0-4 away … Continue reading Match Review: D.C. United vs Atlanta United
MLS Power Rankings: Week 1
MLS is back! Opening weekend was entertaining, as we saw an expansion team, six new coaches, and a plethora of exciting (old and young) players begin their MLS careers. Highlights included the defending champs being shutout on the road, FC Cincinnati scoring a world-class banger to introduce themselves to the league, and LAFC scoring a … Continue reading MLS Power Rankings: Week 1
MLS Team of the Week: Week 1
The following is the Team of the Week according to WhoScored.com ratings using a 4-3-3 formation for the squad. If there are any ties my own opinion will be the tiebreaker. GK: Tim Howard - Colorado Rapids (7.60) Despite the snow, and his age, Howard managed 5 saves against the Portland Timbers. RB: Kelvin Leerdam … Continue reading MLS Team of the Week: Week 1
MLS Power Rankings: Pre-Season
Teams have lost players, gained players, fire and hired coaches, and traded players among themselves. Some teams are completely new to MLS, while some players are completely new to not only MLS but North American soccer.
Why We Won 