In a couple weeks we enter silly season. During the month of January, the global football market will open up to leagues across the world and we can expect there to be a lot of action involving American players. …
The summer transfer window is a historically more action packed window where clubs tend to spend more than they do during the winter window. This year it will be an even more important window for players fighting for a…
In 2021, many USMNT players have upped their game to where every camp roster can be seen has having anywhere between 5 and almost a dozen “snubs” (depending on how mad online you get). One such player that has…
I've written at length around the challenges for dual nationals aand Michelle Schmidt on the dual national panic, especially in light of David Ochoa and Julian Araujo choosing to play for Mexico instead of the United States as Mexican-American…
The USMNT begin a crucial series of games in late January, the first three of their final six for 2022 World Cup Qualifying. They currently stand in second place, however the gap between first and fourth is only two…
My Dad is a Boston Red Sox fan. He grew in South Boston during the 1950s when gangsters ran the city (The movie The Town is inspired by that community). The Red Sox were an outlet for him and…
Marcus O'Malley founder of Chasingacup.com was invited to guest post on PHLSportsNation.com covering Mark McKenzie and Brenden Aaronson getting their first start together for USMNT against Switzerland on May 30, 2021.
These two great players along with some young…
As we get ready to add a UEFA Champions League trophy to the US player trophy case in Europe, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year the players have had in a historic season…
There are many paths to take towards a successful soccer career for young U.S. players. While many take their talents to the MLS, other options are available. Louisville City FC, playing the USL, is fortunate enough to be a…
Those of you who follow MLS know how really wild it can get at times (#MLSAfterDark anyone?). Those of you who follow the USMNT know how rough and bruising CONCACAF can be. Now imagine you have a competition that…
MLS on TV #UnitetoWatch
It can be challenging with the schedule and variety of networks coverage of the sport of soccer to always know where and when to tune in to catch your favorite club. In the age of…
The failure of the mostly MLS based U23 team to qualify for the Olympics, much has been said about the quality of USMNT U23 players in Europe versus MLS YNT. No doubt, players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler…