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.
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Recap: Austria 1-0 USA
Poor wide play and one smooth move from Austria put a damper on an otherwise stellar year for the US Men’s National Team as they fell 1-0 to Austria in Vienna.
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Preview: Austria v USMNT
After an underwhelming performance from Friday’s starters against Scotland, will some of the subs who impressed get the opportunity to show more of what they have?
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Recap and reaction: Scotland 0–0 USMNT
A dull game in which few players shone, though the substitutes generally looked good.
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Preview: Scotland v USMNT
The U.S. should feel confident of a victory, but the focus must be on individual performances.
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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.
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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.
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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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Should USMNT fans be concerned about key players’ recent poor club form?
Since making moves over the summer, Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey have done little to impress with their club teams. Should USMNT fans be concerned?
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