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Danny Califf retires

Danny Califf is retiring. Say it ain’t so.

MLS

For fans’ benefit, MLS should deal in fact before speculation

Kansas City manager Peter Vermes let slip word of a new MLS “retention fund” designed to retain top players within the league. Why didn’t we know of this before? Wasn’t this relevant? PSP’s Earl Reed explores how MLS reveals its rules and the question of whether there truly is a level playing field for all teams when it comes to the rules.

Analysis / MLS / Union

Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team

Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.

MLS / Soccer on TV

MLS+: What it is, and will it serve its mission?

The league is working hard to get more non-gameday related MLS coverage in front of viewers. Earl Reed explores.

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Looking ahead: Possible interesting MLS playoff storylines

As we near the mid-point of the MLS season, here’s a look at some intriguing possible playoff storylines.

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The team that Garber built: NYCFC is MLS team No. 20

PSP’s Earl Reed runs over the big picture related to the big New York City FC announcement.

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Gabriel Farfan: I asked for a trade

In an interview with PSP, Farfan explains why he asked for a trade and abdicated his starting role at left back.

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A most curious move: The Gabriel Farfan trade

Trading Gabriel Farfan? This may be John Hackworth’s most questionable move, writes one PSP contributor who has been a big Hackworth defender. Here’s why. UPDATED with video of Hackworth’s press conference on Wednesday.

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NY2: Departing from recent MLS expansion success?

Does it really make sense for the twentieth MLS franchise to be in New York City? Earl Reed explores.

MLS

How to fix soccer officiating? Common sense

PSP makes the case for why 5 refs are better than 3 (and goal-line technology). Yes, we’re using common sense again, in a way that no one else seems to be, because unlike Europe, we actually have other successful team sports to draw upon for examples. Also, a few quick hits on the Union.