2013: Tough to match this year for American soccer
2013 was a banner year for American soccer in many ways. Can 2014 match it? PSP’s Earl Reed considers.
Articles written by: Earl Reed
A northern Pennsylvania native, Earl's early years shaped him as a Western New Yorker at heart. Sixteen years in the Delaware Valley have now left their inescapable mark on him. Earl has written for EPLTalk and MajorLeagueSoccerTalk, and now hosts the United States of Futbol Show. You can reach Earl via email at earlreedepl@gmail.com, or on Twitter @earl_of_reed.
MLS / US / USMNT / World Cup
MLS
Brrrrr…MLS Cup Final needs a different date, one way or the other
Freezing conditions undoubtedly had an affect on the quality of play in Saturday’s MLS Cup final. What’s a league to do? Earl Reed explores.
MLS / USMNT
What will the accumulation of top Americans in MLS mean for the US in 2014?
Earl Reed explores how the MLS presence on the USMNT is a key part of why 2014 could be one of the most interesting years in US Soccer history.
MLS
2014 MLS schedule shows promise on TV front
MLS has a TV ratings problem. Earl Reed looks at the just released 2014 TV schedule and sees positive change, though challenges remain.
MLS
Orlando City, Chivas USA, and 3 conferences
Could MLS move to a three-conference setup now that Orlando’s 2015 entry will put the league at 21 teams? Earl Gardner thinks so, and he lays out how.
Season Reviews
Season Review: Fabinho
Brought into the team in June to fill a glaring hole, the Brazilian soon found himself in a starting role. Whether the Brazilian proves to be a stop-gap or a solution remains to be seen.
MLS
International breaks are important, but…
The problem with the MLS playoff schedule isn’t the international break. It’s how MLS scheduled around it. PSP’s Earl Reed explains and suggests a better way to do it.
Season Reviews
Season review: Brian Carroll
A tireless defender, Carroll defines the hard-working Union.
MLS
What soccer specificity? Eyesore pitches tarnish solid playoff weekend
Three of last weekend’s playoff games took place on fields marked up for American football, much to the irritation of fans around the league.
MLS
Cascadia rivalry should inform expansion
The Cascadia rivalry could potentially serve as a template for future expansion. PSP’s Earl Reed lays out his plan.
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