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.
MLS
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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
Pregame chat on the MLS Cup final
PSP’s Adam Cann and Eli Pearlman-Storch discuss what they expect to see in Saturday’s MLS Cup final.
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.
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.
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.
Guest Column / MLS
A slightly tarnished Supporters’ Shield?
The New York Red Bulls won the Supporters’ Shield fair and square, but they benefited from an unbalanced schedule that helped Eastern Conference clubs. Guest contributor Kevin Kinkead explains.
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