The MLS CBA: Baby Steps for a Growing League

LA, Seattle Look Strong In Opening Weekend: MLS Review for March 6 – 9

With the Collective Bargaining Agreement behind them, the MLS players took the field this weekend, kicking off a season some thought might not even take place. Thankfully, the MLSPU and MLS came to an agreement, and we have nine months of domestic soccer ahead of us. What’s more, the league welcomes two new franchises to its… Continue reading LA, Seattle Look Strong In Opening Weekend: MLS Review for March 6 – 9

Do You (Anti-)Trust Me?: MLS Free Agency Negotiations

Regardless of off-season transfers, upcoming fixtures, and starting XI speculation, the question on every MLS supporter’s lips this week has been much more fundamental: will the season start this week, or not? The MLS Players’ Union has been threatening a strike, and with the league seemingly immobile for months, a work stoppage has, until the… Continue reading Do You (Anti-)Trust Me?: MLS Free Agency Negotiations

NYCFC: Manchester City B

For soccer fans in the United States, domestic league kick off is nigh (well, barring a potential work stoppage; more on that later this week). The squads have gathered, trained, and with the February friendlies done and dusted, each team’s full complement has had time to gel, the old stalwarts getting to know their clubs’… Continue reading NYCFC: Manchester City B

Forlan vs. Doyle: More than Just Goals

Earlier this week, Colorado Rapids’ VP of soccer operations, Paul Bravo, confirmed that his club had in fact considered signing Uruguayan forward Diego Forlan, but ultimately chose not to pursue the famed goal scorer. In the same breath, he gave a politic response when questioned about Colorado’s interest in Wolverhampton striker Kevin Doyle. Bravo stated… Continue reading Forlan vs. Doyle: More than Just Goals