A Comprehensive Look at the MLS/MLSPA CBA Negotiations
The 2020 Major League Soccer preseason is under way for a handful of teams, and those that haven’t started up will be in the next few days. The 2020 season […]
CBA Negotiations Hindering Sounders, MLS Moves
The Seattle Sounders begin preseason training on January 14, and there are still some notable holes for the team to fill–especially in defense. According to Sounders General Manager and President […]
Your Guide to Every Soccer Lawsuit in the United States (and Beyond) [End of 2019 Update]
End of 2019 update: Well, I’ve gotten around to updating this story with the status of every lawsuit out there (I think) involving MLS or US Soccer or soccer in […]
Feature: NWSL President Amanda Duffy on League's Future
I recently conducted an interview with NWSL President Amanda Duffy, following the announcement of the sale of Reign FC to the OL Groupe. She was quite generous to give me […]
Happy Holidays
This was my contribution to cookie decorating. My rating: Idea: 8 Execution: 4 Taste: 10 This was my first experience in advanced cookie decorating. I may defer to the experts […]
The Socceresq Podcast (Episode 14): Growing Pains on Nashville SC’s Road to MLS
The latest episode of the Socceresq Podcast is now available. Talking with Tim Sullivan of Club and Country about Nashville SC’s preparations for the 2020 expansion season. Give it a […]
The Socceresq Podcast (Episode 13): The New York Cosmos seem set to join NISA
Talking NISA (the upstart Division III league) with Chris Kivlehan of the Midfield Press about their fits and starts, and how the New York Cosmos can help to get the league up and running, […]
My Year on Keto in Three (Hundred and Sixty-five) Steps
As some of you know, I started the Keto way of eating after viewing some pictures of me in…less than great shape. The motivation really came from my little Munchkin, […]
A Look at the MLS Constitution (Part VI): Owners Behaving Badly (or, Activities Prohibited)
Part I here. Part II here. Part III here. Part IV here. Part V here. The last section in the MLS Constitution goes over the rules for team owners. You […]
A look at the MLS Constitution (Part V): Board of Governors Committees and Transferring Ownership
Part I here. Part II here. Part III here. Part IV here. Part VI here. Sports team ownership is definitely like a clubhouse, and MLS is no different. Although as […]
MLS Cup Week [In Photos]
Wow, what an amazing week. It’s tough to put into words how incredible it was to see the Seattle Sounders host (and hoist) MLS Cup at CenturyLink field last Sunday. […]
A look at the MLS Constitution (Part IV): The Commissioner
Part I here. Part II here. Part III here. Part V here. Part VI here. Sort of where this all started. Among the reasons that this document was disclosed was […]
A Look at the MLS Constitution (Part III): The Board of Governors
Part I here. Part II here. Part IV here. Part V here. Part VI here. This is where all of the action is. The Board of Governors are basically the […]
A Look at the MLS Constitution (Part II): Let’s Talk About SUM
Part I here. Part III here. Part IV here. Part V here. Part VI here. Soccer United Marketing: SUM gets its own section in the Constitution and for good reason–it […]
Key Dates and Events for MLS Cup Week
There is still just under a week until the Seattle Sounders kick off against Toronto FC in MLS Cup, but as with any final, there is a bit of pomp […]
The Socceresq Podcast (Episode 12): Life in lower division soccer
Catching up with Nipun Chopra as we talk about the demise of Lansin Ignite, the troubles for Fresno FC and life in lower division soccer generally. Direct link.
A Look at the MLS Constitution (Part 1)
Part II here. Part III here. Part IV here. Part V here. Part VI here. An interesting document was included among the hundreds (and hundreds) of pages of filings in […]
Weekend Reading
Stories from me you may have missed over the past week: Seattle Sounders: You may have heard that the Seattle Sounders are going to MLS Cup. I’ll be there as […]
MLS Cup is Coming to Seattle
Pretty freaking cool. And I got my press credential approved, so I’ll be covering the game. Expect plenty of stories, interviews and podcasts. Very excited!
The Socceresq Podcast (Episode 11): Mike Petke versus Real Salt Lake
With news that Mike Petke has sued both Don Garber and MLS–as well as Real Salt Lake, I figured I’d post my podcast on the lawsuit. Joining me is Matt […]
