Shots and goals are down in 2013 while fouls are up. Earl Reed explores how play at the start of the 2013 MLS season been uglier than in 2012.
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A fan favorite returns: PSP talks to Danny Califf
Danny Califf talks to PSP’s Adam Cann about rebuilding in Toronto, being a leader, who has been impressing him on the Union, and much more.
How the Eastern Conference stacks up so far
A whopping 11 percent of the season is in the books. Dan Walsh looks at how teams in the Eastern Conference have performed, what they’re missing, and their outlook, to provide some context to the Union’s start to 2013.
Recap and player ratings: Mexico 0–0 USMNT
The U.S. put in another gritty performance to outlast a Mexican team that seemed devoid of ideas for a historic draw at the Azteca,
Preview: Mexico v USMNT
The snowy win against Costa Rica told us a lot about the USMNT’s character and grit but not a lot about how they play soccer together. Jeremy Lane takes a look at what to expect in the qualifier against Mexico.
Recap and Player Ratings: USMNT 1–0 Costa Rica
After a tumultuous week in the press, the US battled through a blizzard for their first win in their quest to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.