• DP talent

    Forward Progress: FC Dallas’ quest for DP talent

    I’ve supported FC Dallas in MLS since the 2011 season. The 2010 MLS Cup final was the first MLS game I ever watched, and their 2011 home opener was the first pro soccer game I ever attended. Over the past eight seasons, there’s been one overwhelmingly common complaint among...
  • Notre Dame advance

    Hoosiers, Irish advance to Round of 16

    Two Indiana schools took the pitch Sunday in the men’s NCAA tournament in their quests to reach the College Cup, and both ultimately advanced to the Round of 16. One skated by with ease; the other had to go to a dramatic 12th round of penalties to move on....
  • Patreon supporters

    Thank you, Patreon supporters

    In honor of Patreon‘s official #ThankYouPatrons Day, and because we love our patrons so freakin’ much, we’d like to personally thank each and every one of our Patreon supporters: Alex A. Andrew B. Andrew F. Andy H. Beau D. Ben F. Bilal S. Bradley W. Brandon E. Brandon H....
  • Tommy Heinemann

    Exclusive Q&A with ‘Tubthumping’ Tommy Heinemann

    Tommy Heinemann has endured a difficult year. From the highs of winning the NASL and signing a contract with FC Cincinnati, to the lows of the events of early January and beyond. On Nov. 15, Heinemann’s agent, PJ Savage, confirmed via Twitter that Heinemann won his arbitration case against...
  • NYCFC - David Villa

    Evolution of a roster: NYCFC’s salary trends

    When it was announced on May 21, 2013 that Major League Soccer (MLS) had granted a franchise in New York City — to be owned by Manchester City conglomorate City Football Group (CFG) and the New York Yankees, no less — high expectations were immediately placed on the nascent...
  • Soc Takes across all digital platforms

    ‘Soc Takes TV’ coming to ISC Sports Network, Indiana airwaves

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WESTFIELD, Ind. (Nov. 15, 2018) — A new soccer-themed television show will soon invade digital platforms and Indiana airwaves. Soc Takes and the ISC Sports Network have joined forces to launch “Soc Takes TV,” an all-soccer television program presented by Sogility that will cover the sport nationally...
  • Lowcountry United

    Lowcountry United FC finds new home at Woodland High School

    Despite achieving significant success on the pitch by winning the Mid-Atlantic North Division in the UPSL spring season, Lowcountry United FC was thrown a bit of an unexpected curveball in mid-2018. The club suddenly found itself out in the cold on a venue to call home and also without...
  • Miki Turner

    Lower League America: Soccer Lawsuits with Miki Turner

    Co-hosts Nipun Chopra and Jason Davis are joined by The Athletic’s Miki Turner for Episode 9 of Lower League America. The panel updates the status of all the lawsuits currently hovering over the American soccer landscape. You can watch Episodes 1-8 below: Related: Lower League America: The Premiere Related: Lower League...
  • Superclasico

    Opinion: Nothing like Superclasico

    Flags, flares, chopped paper, balloons, fireworks, trumpets, bass drums, smoke bombs and a variety of jerseys with plenty of different names on the back are some of the ingredients of a unique derby. I use the word “unique” because there is not a match in the sports world that...
  • leg scenarios

    MLS Cup Playoffs: Conference semis 2nd-leg scenarios

    The Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs return this evening with the Seattle Sounders hosting the Portland Timbers to kick off the second legs of the conference semifinals. The three other second legs go down Sunday. Here’s a visual of all the second-leg scenarios: Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers (POR...