Note: Most of you reading this site (or interacting with me on Twitter) know that I am a Sounders fan/season-ticket holder. That aside, I pledge to write this story as a by-the-numbers analysis of the lease, and the old-age jokes and… Read More ›
Soccer
What’s In a Name? Prospective MLS Franchise in Detroit Learns the Hard Way
When you’re starting a professional sports team, there are a number of things you need. Three of the more important ones are: An actual team, a place to play, and a name. At the moment Dan Gilbert, Tom Gores and… Read More ›
Sounders Practice Notes [05-17-18]: M*A*S*H Unit
The Sounders returned to the practice field after three days off, and it’s certainly fair to say that this bye week couldn’t come at a better time. Injuries and absences left the team with just enough players to do… Read More ›
SaveTheCrew: Plaintiffs’ Oppose PSV/MLS Motion to Delay Filing Reply to Motion to Dismiss
To mix my sports metaphors: We have a bit of hardball on the soccer pitch from the plaintiffs here. To briefly recap: The defendants filed a motion to dismiss this lawsuit back on April 20, 2018. Victory by the defendants would (likely)… Read More ›
Deadline for David Beckham to Extend Right to Close on Overtown Property is Just About Up
David Beckham can’t seem to do more to signal that he no longer wants anything to do with building his MLS stadium in Overtown. Ever since he reached a deal on the land purchase nearly a year ago, the site… Read More ›
Proposed Community Benefits Agreement Between Port and FC Cincinnati Provides Insight into Expansion Future
It’s been a long, strange road in the expansion travels of FC Cincinnati. The history of the club is well-known to any soccer fan who has been paying attention. The club broke on the scene in 2016, with record and… Read More ›
SaveTheCrew: PSV/MLS File Appeal of Ruling; Argue Court Wrongly Granted Toll of Six-Month Notice and Compliance with Process for Sale
I had a feeling this was coming. Nothing about the action of defendants has indicated they were going to play particularly nice. In this case, PSV/MLS have decided that the ruling (which I understand came as a shock to them,… Read More ›
