MLS says they will never participate in promotion and relegation. Earl Reed looks at how this admission might alienate fans who might give the league another chance.
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Midseason friendlies: The necessary evil
It seems the only certainties in this world are death, taxes, and summer friendlies. Earl Reed looks at some of the pitfalls.
Match recap: Chicago Fire 1–1 Philadelphia Union
Missing Maidana and feeling the grind of their third game in eight days, the Union stole a point at the death from the Chicago Fire.
“Gaddis Island” — The fullback MLS needs
MLS teams like to draft offensive fullbacks and hope their defense develops. Ray Gaddis is the argument to flip the script.
Recaps & reaction to Union win (including René Meulensteen’s), USA WC news, league results, more
Recap roundup from Union’s win on Saturday. René Meulensteen sighted at Saturday’s game celebrating Union goals/win. USA news ahead of Tuesday’s big game against Belgium. MLS and NWSL results. More news.
Mark Geiger flips the Geiger Counter
South Jersey native Mark Geiger’s MLS officiating has been notable enough (for the wrong reasons) to start the Geiger Counter as a regular measure of bad MLS refereeing. His stellar performance at the World Cup forces a reevaluation.