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. Sort of where this all started. Among the reasons that this document was disclosed was that Real Salt Lake decided to […]
A Look at the MLS Constitution (Part III): The Board of Governors
Part I here. Part II here. This is where all of the action is. The Board of Governors are basically the owners of MLS. Don Garber may be the face […]
A Look at the MLS Constitution (Part II): Let’s Talk About SUM
Part I here. Soccer United Marketing: SUM gets its own section in the Constitution and for good reason–it is a significant source of revenue for the league. Formed in 2002, […]
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 […]
A Look at the MLS Constitution (Part 1)
An interesting document was included among the hundreds (and hundreds) of pages of filings in the Mike Petke lawsuit against Real Salt Lake for breach of contract: The MLS Constitution. […]
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 […]
Mike Petke Lawsuit Against Real Salt Lake Amended to Add Don Garber, MLS as Defendants
The already-nasty lawsuit involving Real Salt Lake and their former coach Mike Petke–fired in a controversial manner after a two week suspension, has taken yet another turn, with Petke turning […]
Your Guide to Every Soccer Lawsuit in the United States (and Beyond) [Updated]
Writing about soccer litigation seems like a full-time job these days. Every time one case gets resolved (SaveTheCrew), another one pops up in its place (Chicago Fire). Some cases have […]
Weekend reading/listening
I had a busy week churning out the soccer content, so here are some recent stories/podcasts that I’ve put out over the last couple of days. Lawsuits: A big move […]
It’s Not Looking Good for Inter Miami’s Melreese Development Plans
Inter Miami is in the process of building a stadium on the former site of Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, for their entry into MLS for the 2020 season. Based […]
The Socceresq Podcast (Episode 10): A Discussion with MLSPA Executive Director Bob Foose
Check out my most recent discussion with Bob Foose as we talk about the ongoing CBA negotiations with MLS. https://megaphone.link/VMP1685264276
Seattle Sounders Respond to Emerald City Supporters Walkout After Iron Front Controversy
The Emerald City Supporters staged a walkout after one of their members was forced to leave after displaying the Iron Front symbol. After the match, the Seattle Sounders made Taylor […]
Chicago Fire Look Like They’re Headed to Soldier Field for at Least Three Years
[UPDATE] The board has approved (5-0) the resolution authorizing the finalization and entry of a lease between the Chicago Fire and Chicago Parks to have Fire games played at Soldier […]
Socceresq on Location
I’m on a plane! For the next week, I’ll be on the East coast, doing all of the soccer things you can imagine. I’m very excited to get back on […]
Coming Soon: MLS Expansion Warz Podcast
MLS has expanded at an impressive rate in the modern era (David Beckham AD-Present), going from 13 teams in 2007 to 26 in 2020. The League will further expand to […]
Economic Development Agreement Sets Up Race to Start New Stadium for Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew were officially saved back in December 2018, when the new ownership group was announced, but there are still a few loose ends to tie up. Mainly, construction […]
My Latest for The Athletic: One Step Back; Two Steps Forward?
We got a bit of a bombshell from FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber. Crossfire Premier, the youth development team chasing solidarity payments for the transfer of DeAndre Yedlin, thought they had […]
