FRISCO – What a way to finish the first round of the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs. FC Dallas hosted Minnesota United on Monday night. The first half was uneventful, leaving MLS Twitter to discuss a large taco. But then things heated up in the second half. Dallas controlled play with the Loons getting at it on the counter. The match headed to penalties and came down to an audacious … [Read more...] about Dallas Loons Takeaways: Alan Velasco panenka, Reynoso, and more
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Holding The High Line Podcast: The Marcelo Balboa Interview
PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red sits down with Marcelo Balboa to have a long awaited interview. We discuss his playing career, big picture thoughts on the game, getting into media, and reminisce about his time covering the Rapids for Altitude Sports. Just like with Richard Fleming, we don’t know what the future holds for Celo. But … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line Podcast: The Marcelo Balboa Interview
2022 Red Bulls Season Review Part I: Another Story, Same Ending
Editorial – You don’t need to think too hard to wonder how the Red Bulls season ended this time around. For the fourth consecutive year, the club was ousted in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs, this time at home. The 2-1 defeat to debutants FC Cincinnati gave everyone a sobering reality. Teams around them, who finished lower than New York in the table, are still … [Read more...] about 2022 Red Bulls Season Review Part I: Another Story, Same Ending
NYCFC Notch Three on Miami to Advance into Conference Semis
QUEENS, NY – On a rainy night from Citi Field and despite a few key injuries for the home side, NYCFC notched three goals against Inter Miami as Gabriel Pereira, Maxi Moralez, and Héber launch the Pigeons into the MLS Cup Playoff Conference Semifinals to continue their title defense. The title defense is on.@NYCFC advance behind goals from Pereira, Moralez & Heber.#NYCvMIA … [Read more...] about NYCFC Notch Three on Miami to Advance into Conference Semis
The Union’s Dániel Gazdag Was Robbed of an MVP Nomination
EDITORIAL – The MLS regular season has come to an end as playoff fever is in full flow. Prior to the post-season, Major League Soccer announced their shortlist for the league’s Most Valuable Player. There are five contenders to claim MVP. Philadelphia Union’s Andre Blake, LAFC’s Cristian Arango, Austin FC forward Sebastian Driussi, veteran marksman Javier Hernandez of LA … [Read more...] about The Union’s Dániel Gazdag Was Robbed of an MVP Nomination