Grouped or Glory:  Intro

The wait is nearly over. On November 20th, 2022, 4 years – and change – from a French triumph at Moscow, sport’s grandest stage returns. 32 performers – chosen from 205 entrants via arduous, multi-year, qualification tournaments – will…

The Evolution of the MLS Playoffs

Major League Soccer is looking to once again change their MLS Cup Playoff format which I have to assume is finically motivated headed into the 2026 cycle with the USA along with Canada and Mexico will be hosting the…

BA vs Liverpool: the Lebron James of Soccer?

With Leeds losing to Arsenal last weekend amidst a great deal of controversy, I feel people haven't fully appreciated what American midfielder/winger Brendan Aaronson did against, potentially, the best team in England. While watching I logged Aaronson’s major…

USMNT UNLOCKED

Last Tuesday, I watched the USMNT look toothless and confused versus a terrible version of the Saudi Arabia national team (all domestic, some from the Saudi 2 nd division!).  Then the next night, I turned on the US…

World Cup for the Ages

As the US Men’s National Team wrapped up their final International window before heading to the World Cup in Qatar they are posed to possibly have one of the youngest teams in World Cup history if the roster allows.…