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CINCINNATI — There was a moment during Gregg Berhalter’s press conference yesterday where everything felt different. Berhalter intimated that he expected the press coverage of the match to suggest that the sky was falling for the U.S. men’s national team (USMNT). And while he pretended this wouldn’t affect him...
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With the rise of advanced analytics in soccer, expected goals (xG) has become a go-to metric for examining the quality of both clubs and individual players beyond base accumulation stats (goals, assists, etc.). Inspired by Ben Mayhew of Experimental 3-6-1, who utilizes similar statistics for the English Football League,...
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It’s time to see the ladies bright in the most beautiful sport in the world. The Women’s World Cup is around the corner, and France will host one of the tightest tournaments ever played. It is a win-win event for soccer fans, and we need to pay attention for...
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U.S. men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter unveiled his 23-man roster for the upcoming 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup this morning. The tournament begins June 15, with the USMNT’s first match set for June 18 against Guyana in Group D play. The final will be held July 7 at Soldier...
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Confusion abounds over the circumstances surrounding the Founders Cup. The NPSL-aligned professional “league” is expected to kickoff in August, but per sources and Chris Kivlehan’s reporting, some issues remain. This article attempts to dive into those issues. These issues include problems getting group insurance for players, potential member disagreements...
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The Portland Timbers recently welcomed new Designated Player Brian Fernandez, a young Argentinian footballer who came from the Liga MX and scored in his first game with the Timbers, into MLS after being the second-best striker of the Mexican tournament. During the Clausura 2019, Fernandez reached 12 goals in...
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As the Old Bhoys hit the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the season is in full swing. The Amateur Cup run continues, with a scheduled Region 2 Semifinal clash against RWB Adria in Chicago finalized for early June; the UPSL Midwest Conference South Division standings (below) reflect a solid rebound...
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Per the Gold Cup’s provisional 40-player rosters submitted by participating nations, the Gold Cup could have as many as 31 current or former players from the lower divisions of U.S. Soccer. Twenty-six of 31 currently play in the USL Championship, four in USL League One and one in the...
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It is the era of the tiger in the Liga MX. Tigres obtained its seventh title after defeating Leon by an aggregate score of 1-0. The runner-up in the CONCACAF Champions League conquered its fifth league title in the last 10 years. Tigres is the reflection of exceptional sports...
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Cha-Ching. Corked Champagne. Celebrations. On April 18, MLS confirmed what everyone except Don Garber had said out loud — MLS would be expanding to 30 teams, already accelerating beyond their previously set upper limit of 28. While this is good news for the top division, what does it mean...
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Eleven donned their new Indy 500-themed “Racing Indy” specialty kits Saturday against Nashville SC on the eve of the race, but ultimately settled for a point after another scoreless draw at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indy hasn’t surrendered a goal at home all year, but has...
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Indianapolis-based FC Pride has been selected as one of 16 new recipients of the Players First license, US Club Soccer announced this month. The Players First license focuses on developing players to their full potential by taking a holistic approach to the game. Select clubs are chosen after a...
CINCINNATI — There was a moment during Gregg Berhalter’s press conference yesterday where everything felt different. Berhalter intimated that he expected the press coverage of the match to suggest that the sky was falling for the U.S. men’s national team (USMNT). And while he pretended this wouldn’t affect him...
With the rise of advanced analytics in soccer, expected goals (xG) has become a go-to metric for examining the quality of both clubs and individual players beyond base accumulation stats (goals, assists, etc.). Inspired by Ben Mayhew of Experimental 3-6-1, who utilizes similar statistics for the English Football League,...
It’s time to see the ladies bright in the most beautiful sport in the world. The Women’s World Cup is around the corner, and France will host one of the tightest tournaments ever played. It is a win-win event for soccer fans, and we need to pay attention for...
U.S. men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter unveiled his 23-man roster for the upcoming 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup this morning. The tournament begins June 15, with the USMNT’s first match set for June 18 against Guyana in Group D play. The final will be held July 7 at Soldier...
Confusion abounds over the circumstances surrounding the Founders Cup. The NPSL-aligned professional “league” is expected to kickoff in August, but per sources and Chris Kivlehan’s reporting, some issues remain. This article attempts to dive into those issues. These issues include problems getting group insurance for players, potential member disagreements...
The Portland Timbers recently welcomed new Designated Player Brian Fernandez, a young Argentinian footballer who came from the Liga MX and scored in his first game with the Timbers, into MLS after being the second-best striker of the Mexican tournament. During the Clausura 2019, Fernandez reached 12 goals in...
As the Old Bhoys hit the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the season is in full swing. The Amateur Cup run continues, with a scheduled Region 2 Semifinal clash against RWB Adria in Chicago finalized for early June; the UPSL Midwest Conference South Division standings (below) reflect a solid rebound...
Per the Gold Cup’s provisional 40-player rosters submitted by participating nations, the Gold Cup could have as many as 31 current or former players from the lower divisions of U.S. Soccer. Twenty-six of 31 currently play in the USL Championship, four in USL League One and one in the...
It is the era of the tiger in the Liga MX. Tigres obtained its seventh title after defeating Leon by an aggregate score of 1-0. The runner-up in the CONCACAF Champions League conquered its fifth league title in the last 10 years. Tigres is the reflection of exceptional sports...
Cha-Ching. Corked Champagne. Celebrations. On April 18, MLS confirmed what everyone except Don Garber had said out loud — MLS would be expanding to 30 teams, already accelerating beyond their previously set upper limit of 28. While this is good news for the top division, what does it mean...
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Eleven donned their new Indy 500-themed “Racing Indy” specialty kits Saturday against Nashville SC on the eve of the race, but ultimately settled for a point after another scoreless draw at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indy hasn’t surrendered a goal at home all year, but has...
Indianapolis-based FC Pride has been selected as one of 16 new recipients of the Players First license, US Club Soccer announced this month. The Players First license focuses on developing players to their full potential by taking a holistic approach to the game. Select clubs are chosen after a...