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In Memoriam: The Steve Nicol Era Ends
Yesterday, it was announced Steve Nicol would no longer be the head coach of the New England Revolution. The decision was made after a meeting between the inimitable Scot and the Revolution's investor/operators (read: owners), Jonathan and Robert Kraft, and was described as a "mutual parting of...
Chicago Fire playoff odds updated: for those who like math and small odds
We looked at the long odds of the Chicago Fire making the playoffs just three weeks ago and things were looking very bleak. The enthusiasm balloon for playoffs became even more deflated when a lifeless Fire squad lost to the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0. Thanks to three straight victories and form...
Seattle Sounders Still Alive For Five
Last night was a pretty cool experience, above and beyond the result. Thanks to Dave (and Arlo, in a roundabout way) it was my first foray into GA. That is certainly a unique experience that I'd recommend to anyone (except maybe those bringing young children). On the one hand, it's a lot of work...
Chicago Soccer Smolderings 5/11: Fire News & Videos, Vancouver Last Call, FIFA Allegations, Javier Morales & More
As the title suggests, we have over 30 links covering everything from the upcoming Section 8 Watch Parties, the Fire practicing in the community, Chicago Red Stars news, FIFA bribery allegations, MLS Cup in Los Angeles, and the list goes on. It's your latest Chicago Soccer Smolderings. Chicago...
Dear Don, it isn't always about you or the weather it should be about the fans
You ever have one of those things that no matter how hard you try to understand, you just can't. You know those things that you want to just let slide, but you can't. Heck it even went so far as I tried to defend this to others, I am not a good peacemaker. In the end this simply struck me as a...
MLS and Seattle Sounders Preseason Predictions from the Staff
While Roster Compliance Day isn't until Tuesday, when teams will have to have 30 or fewer players under contract for less than their budget limit (that's what the league calls the salary cap) the predictions really can start. For the most part there won't be surprising additions to squads (except...
The 2011 MLS Playoff Format: New Look, Same Old Flaws
The playoffs of the last two years have been dogged by some serious concerns. I'd like to take a look at what I consider to be three of these problems, and whether the new format really addresses or fixes them. The "Geographical Punishment" problem: This has actually been perfectly demonstrated...
As the League Matures, Is It Time to Switch MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield Trophies?
Let's face it, as a soccer league we are still painfully American. Not to say that's a bad thing though. As somebody who was raised with American sports, I can definitely see the appeal in the play-off system. To be perfectly honest, it's fun and it extends the season (post-season) a bit more so...
For MLS what are the dynasties?
A twitter discussion between the SBN MLS authors broke out last week over how many MLS dynasties have existed. Black & Red United claims that DC United are the only dynasty. While their initial stretch in MLS 1.0 was awesome (6 MLS Cups, Supporters Shields or US Open Cups from 96-99) , and clearly...
Seattle Sounders' Three-Year Window - It started in 2010
There's been a ton of talk about how Sigi Schmid won the MLS Cup and Supporters Shield in his third year with both the Columbus Crew and the Los Angeles Galaxy. There is a simplified version of this tale that implies that year three for him is a magical year, that Seattle should be in the MLS Cup...
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