Transition is a part of life. Everyone can relate to situational changes in life that usher in a new era or make the beginning of the next chapter of life. The hope is that these transitional periods will be positives. Graduations, weddings, or a job promotion are just a few examples of the preferred catalyst […] READ MORE
Author: Will Crawford
lastword_wmAn Unfortunate and Tragic Reminder to Appreciate the Arts
During the offseason, I made a quite resolution to approach the next MLS season with a conscious effort to remain positive. No matter what. I find too often in the world soccer it is easy to feel let down with US soccer in general and MLS specifically. I focus on past mistakes, fall victim too […] READ MORE
RSL Evaluation, More Playing Time for Devon Sandoval
With their unexpected hot start earning them second place in the West, complaining about Real Salt Lake now seems more like nitpicking than constructive criticisms. However, I think if the most ardent of supporters for the Claret-and-Cobalt would admit to the need for at least a few tweaks to the system. Shoring up the back […] READ MORE
RSL is Looking to Deepen Their Connection with the Community
Big things are happening along the Wasatch Range in Utah. After Saturday’s win over Rocky Mountain Cup rival Colorado, the Claret and Cobalt are the lone unbeaten team remaining in MLS and the club recorded their first clean sheet of the season. With the uncertainty of the start of the season quickly fading into the […] READ MORE
Inexplicably Out, Aurelien Collin
Inexplicably out of the starting eleven, Aurelien Collin’s absence from the pitch is disconcerting. Without a disclosed injury, leaving arguably the club’s best defender from last season on the pine to start the year would seem to be a very large error in judgement. Certainly, it is early in Orlando City’s second MLS season and […] READ MORE
Without Kaka, Orlando City Lack Creativity
Without Kaka, Orlando City lack creativity. The addition of Nocerino will help but the youth talent must step up and follow their lead. READ MORE
Real Salt Lake Face an Uncertain Future
Once a model of consistency, Real Salt Lake face an uncertain future entering the 2016 MLS season. The departed duo of Garth Lagerwey and Jason Kreis had established a culture at RSL that seemed to permeate through every aspect of the club. RSL was unified in their approach to soccer whether that meant how the […] READ MORE
Obafemi Martins Departs Seattle, Intriguing Pacific Northwest
As Obafemi Martins departs Seattle, is there a better story in MLS than the Pacific Northwest? The clubs of Cascadia are front and center this off-season. READ MORE
Could Luis Gil be the Next Arjen Robben?
In fact, I would propose that MLS might be in the process of producing the next Arjen Robben right now in Real Salt Lake’s Luis Gil. READ MORE
Final Fiasco: Time for Don Garber to Go
Please tell me, if anyone can, how Commissioner Don Garber plans to elevate MLS to a “destination league” without actually signing players to MLS contracts? Or what the plan is to make MLS a “world player” by 2022 when right now in 2015 “The Soccer Don” allows the league to be used as a way […] READ MORE
