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From Last Word on Soccer, by Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki Podcast (November 29, 2016) – What’s up Taco Tuesday fanatics! Today on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard, Joe Hojnacki, and Blayne Riffle are talking all things MLS Cup Conference Finals. Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Conference Finals Updates And NASL Collapse First […] READ MORE
It was, at times, beautiful. Marc Dos Santos’s Ottawa Fury FC, in only its second year of existence, dominated the midfield and possession against the moneyed New York Cosmos, on New York’s home turf no less. A Paulo Junior brace paved the yellow brick road for the Fury, who picked up insurance markers late via a […] READ MORE
The North American Soccer League’s two hottest teams are set to renew pleasantries on Wednesday evening in Canada’s capital, as Ottawa Fury FC looks to close the gap with the New York Cosmos atop the NASL’s combined standings. Marc Dos Santos’s Fury side will be playing its first match in eleven days, while New York will […] READ MORE
Over the last few seasons the North American Soccer League has experienced a number of up’s and down’s. They’ve had news that has left fans of the league jumping for joy and then news that has left them scratching their heads in contemplation. While every professional sports league has its share of high and low moments, […] READ MORE
In what can only be described as one of the most annual results since Indy Eleven joined the North American Soccer League in 2015, the visiting New York Cosmos and Indy Eleven settle for two first half extra time goals leading to a result of 1-1. This is the sixth straight draw between the two […] READ MORE
Before we dive directly into a discussion of this Round 5 game of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, permit me a few moments of nostalgia – because Wednesday night was a bit of a homecoming for me. The last time I walked onto the pitch at Shuart Stadium, I was 17 years old and […] READ MORE
It’s true that it would be more than a little gratifying to use this space to celebrate NYCFC’s first win since March, and the fact that the Baby Blues have accumulated more points thus far in June than they did in April and May combined. However, it’s also true that we are made wise not […] READ MORE
(Editorial) – In the United State Soccer Pyramid, the NASL sits as the second division below MLS. The USL sits as the third division league, but only in title. With an offseason rebrand, success in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and more buzz within the league and attention from MLS, the USL is rising […] READ MORE
The NASL Spring Season is a short affair. With only ten games of the thirty-game combined season, the Spring can be a chaotic thing. If one team gets a few lucky goals and a save or two, they can find themselves with a guaranteed spot in the semifinals for the Championship without winning a game in the Fall […] READ MORE
Seb and Rob welcome Last Word SC’s Russ McKenzie onto the show this week to have a chat about Europe’s view of MLS, salary caps, and the growth of the beautiful game in North America! Sweet FA 4th May 2015 – Europe’s view of MLS with Last Word SC’s Russ McKenzie Seb Segarra is born and […] READ MORE