Consistency, Emerson said, is the hobgoblin of little minds. But Emerson never played soccer; if he had he’d know that it sure pays dividends on the pitch. A starting XI that play week in and week out become cohesive, develop chemistry, learn each other’s styles and preferences, and generally give itself an edge over opponents. […] READ MORE
Tag: Kaka
LAFC, Giovinco, Nguyen- MLS is Red All Over: TWC
In trying to think of a league-wide topic to write about this week, I found myself unable to avoid the colour red. READ MORE
Orlando City SC Team Play Offers Worlds of Opportunity
OCSC is a team that has what many claim is lacking in MLS, a definitive playing style. They are relentlessly forward thinking, sprinting to the ball at all times like they are playing full-court press for 90 minutes, and breaking out at every chance. Whether they are looking to play to the corners for a cross or trying to thread a through pass, it is all offense, all the time, sometimes to a fault. People claim Kaka isn’t producing enough for his salary (7+Million/year). But it is his presence alone thatt's allowing his surrounding teammates to get the room and space needed as a result of the opposition's respect paid, and defensive pressure applied to, the former Balon d’Or winner. READ MORE
Kaka, Giovinco, and Shining Stars in Week 7: TWC
Investments always present risks. In Major League Soccer, investing in a Designated Player can turn out to be a blessing (see Keane, Robbie or Henry, Thierry) or a curse (see Jarju, Mustapha or Jaime, Sebastian). READ MORE
Crew SC Roundup: Shot Accuracy Issues and Running with the Lions
Columbus Crew SC has shown themselves as being one of the best teams in the league in terms of total shots . The problem is the fact that, to this point in the season, very few of those shots are finding the target. READ MORE
Football 2 Futbol: NFL News & MLS Week 5 Preview
We are back with our second show of this week. Gary and Randy join Sean to talk some NFL news. The guys talk the latest on the Adrian Peterson situation, Rolando McClain and Matt Schaub have found homes, The Jets file tampering charges on the Patriots, we go around the NFL and discuss what teams […] READ MORE
MLS Pick ‘Em 2015: Week 5 – OCSC v. DC
MLS Pick ‘Em 2015: Week 5 – OCSC v. DC Last week RSL won with late game heroics from 18 year-old homegrown striker, Jordan Allen. A fair number of our experts had predicted a draw, so the late goal was a big blow to about half the board. I managed to get on the […] READ MORE
D.C. United Snatches a Late Win
D.C. United snatches a late win from the jaws of defeat, or at least from the jaws of a draw, this past weekend against the defending champions, LA Galaxy. D.C. United coach Ben Olsen admitted that this perhaps wasn’t the strongest Galaxy team of the season; however, the win was a big deal after coming […] READ MORE
Impact Plays Orlando City to 2-2 Draw in MLS Home Opener
The Montreal Impact played Orlando City SC to a 2-2 draw in its MLS home opener at Olympic stadium in front to of 25,245 spectators on Saturday afternoon. READ MORE
Impact Hosts Kaka and Orlando City SC in Home Opener at Olympic Stadium Saturday
The following is a press release from the Montreal Impact: Impact Hosts Kaka and Orlando City SC in Home Opener at Olympic Stadium Saturday MONTREAL – Olympic Stadium has been the stage for a couple of big games for the Montreal Impact over that last few weeks and this Saturday proves to be no different […] READ MORE
