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2017 record: 3-6 Profit/loss: -173.39 Ouch. After a rough opening weekend, I’m back with a few more losers winners this week. Hey, if every degenerate quit after one bad weekend, the sports books wouldn’t get much action. #SocTakesLogic Here are my plays for Week 2: Chicago Fire/Real Salt Lake...
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Sporting Kansas City escaped its season opener at D.C. United with a point from a scoreless draw. Truth be told, SKC might’ve been the better side Saturday, dominating possession and out-shooting the hosts 15 to nine. But the strong performance by the visitors certainly wasn’t lacking in the heroics department,...
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2017 record: 0-0 Profit/loss: 0.00 I probably won’t have this many plays during most weeks, but why not come out with a bang for Major League Soccer’s opening weekend? Here goes: Portland Timbers/Minnesota United FC Under 3.0 -130 Risk 65 to win 50 Bookmakers are probably counting on Minnesota...
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The Indy Eleven host United Soccer League side Swope Park Rangers on Thursday at Grand Park with kickoff set for 2 p.m. ET. While some things matter in the preseason and some don’t, here are three subplots to follow tomorrow and throughout Indy’s preseason: Ubi’s form and the possible...
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INDIANAPOLIS — David Goldsmith must’ve felt like he was wearing the wrong kit. Well, it would’ve been blue or white either way. Just months removed from his decorated senior season at Butler, Goldsmith lined up on the other side of the field Friday night at the Butler Bowl, and might...
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Obviously, not every move a club makes jumps off the page as a needle mover. But sometimes the low-key, unheralded signings can have a sizable impact a couple months into the season or down the stretch. The New York Red Bulls‘ recent addition of right back Michael Amir Murillo via loan reeks...
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In the world of soccer, file this one under big news. Hell, in any world. According to a report by the Mirror, Manchester City is preparing to open its pocketbook to the tune of £100 million in an attempt to swipe Leo Messi from Barcelona. Deep breaths. Deep, deep breaths....
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WESTFIELD, Ind. — Indy Eleven signee Ben Speas has a bit of an appetite for the spectacular. At North Carolina, he slalomed through a pack of defenders before producing a game-winning golazo in the NCAA final. For Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew SC, he scored a beauty in a friendly against Premier League side Stoke...
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INDIANAPOLIS — Seeking a versatile player to help at the wide midfield spots and centrally when needed, the Indy Eleven appear to be close to terms with New Zealand international Craig Henderson. Eleven coach Tim Hankinson confirmed the move Thursday evening on Casillero Deportivo in an interview with Gus Ochoa and Logan Ayers. https://t.co/xsjRfg6SVN...
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For those not fluent in Spanish, preciado means valuable. Club Sport Emelec forward Ayrton Preciado was exactly that and more in his home debut for his new club, which also coincided with the unveiling of newly upgraded Estadio Banco del Pacifico in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Preciado endeared himself to the Emelec faithful by recording...
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They’re a tradition as synonymous with American culture as apple pie and large portion sizes: Super Bowl commercials. While millions tune in and go to parties every year to see the action in the big game, a significant portion only partake for the commercials and Aunt Pamela’s casserole. Enter Major League...
2017 record: 3-6 Profit/loss: -173.39 Ouch. After a rough opening weekend, I’m back with a few more losers winners this week. Hey, if every degenerate quit after one bad weekend, the sports books wouldn’t get much action. #SocTakesLogic Here are my plays for Week 2: Chicago Fire/Real Salt Lake...
Sporting Kansas City escaped its season opener at D.C. United with a point from a scoreless draw. Truth be told, SKC might’ve been the better side Saturday, dominating possession and out-shooting the hosts 15 to nine. But the strong performance by the visitors certainly wasn’t lacking in the heroics department,...
2017 record: 0-0 Profit/loss: 0.00 I probably won’t have this many plays during most weeks, but why not come out with a bang for Major League Soccer’s opening weekend? Here goes: Portland Timbers/Minnesota United FC Under 3.0 -130 Risk 65 to win 50 Bookmakers are probably counting on Minnesota...
The Indy Eleven host United Soccer League side Swope Park Rangers on Thursday at Grand Park with kickoff set for 2 p.m. ET. While some things matter in the preseason and some don’t, here are three subplots to follow tomorrow and throughout Indy’s preseason: Ubi’s form and the possible...
INDIANAPOLIS — David Goldsmith must’ve felt like he was wearing the wrong kit. Well, it would’ve been blue or white either way. Just months removed from his decorated senior season at Butler, Goldsmith lined up on the other side of the field Friday night at the Butler Bowl, and might...
Obviously, not every move a club makes jumps off the page as a needle mover. But sometimes the low-key, unheralded signings can have a sizable impact a couple months into the season or down the stretch. The New York Red Bulls‘ recent addition of right back Michael Amir Murillo via loan reeks...
In the world of soccer, file this one under big news. Hell, in any world. According to a report by the Mirror, Manchester City is preparing to open its pocketbook to the tune of £100 million in an attempt to swipe Leo Messi from Barcelona. Deep breaths. Deep, deep breaths....
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Indy Eleven signee Ben Speas has a bit of an appetite for the spectacular. At North Carolina, he slalomed through a pack of defenders before producing a game-winning golazo in the NCAA final. For Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew SC, he scored a beauty in a friendly against Premier League side Stoke...
INDIANAPOLIS — Seeking a versatile player to help at the wide midfield spots and centrally when needed, the Indy Eleven appear to be close to terms with New Zealand international Craig Henderson. Eleven coach Tim Hankinson confirmed the move Thursday evening on Casillero Deportivo in an interview with Gus Ochoa and Logan Ayers. https://t.co/xsjRfg6SVN...
For those not fluent in Spanish, preciado means valuable. Club Sport Emelec forward Ayrton Preciado was exactly that and more in his home debut for his new club, which also coincided with the unveiling of newly upgraded Estadio Banco del Pacifico in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Preciado endeared himself to the Emelec faithful by recording...
They’re a tradition as synonymous with American culture as apple pie and large portion sizes: Super Bowl commercials. While millions tune in and go to parties every year to see the action in the big game, a significant portion only partake for the commercials and Aunt Pamela’s casserole. Enter Major League...