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We’re now roughly one-quarter through the 34-game USL season, meaning most teams have played somewhere between 7 and 10 games each. As of right now, 147 of 561 matches have been played, which is 26.2 percent of the season completed. This is close enough to 25 percent for me,...
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The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced Thursday morning that co-founder and top official Peter Wilt has resigned from his position with the league. NISA, its teams and Club 9 Sports, its consultant, will now take up the joint task of finding Wilt’s replacement. Wilt, who helped get notable...
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Below is the updated Grube Power Index (GPI) through Week 9 of the USL season, courtesy of friend of the program Chad Grube. The GPI’s algorithm heavily weighs road results, which is perhaps its most distinguishable feature compared to more traditional formulas used to derive power rankings. Support Soc...
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On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a federal law prohibiting sports betting outside of Nevada, unconstitutional via a 6-3 decision. Both the short- and long-term ramifications are immense, as the matter now becomes a states’ rights issue....
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Aaron and KJ dive headfirst into an early season Indy Eleven report card, breaking down the goalkeeping, defending, midfield play and forward corps. The panel takes a few Twitter questions from Eleven supporters before lightly previewing Indy’s upcoming matches against Mississippi Brilla FC and Bethlehem Steel FC. Thumbnail photo...
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The Mon Goals Podcast, a fellow member of the Beautiful Game Network, welcomes the Soc Takes Pod to the show to help preview Friday’s Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven match set for 7 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium. Host Justin Ashcraft and guest Kevin Johnston break down what...
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After notching a brace on April 29 in his club’s 4-0 triumph against Boston City FC, New York Cosmos B striker Darwin Espinal took home NPSL National Player of the Week honors for Week 7 of the NPSL season. The 23-year-old Honduran humbly deflected the personal achievement, choosing instead...
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Jurgen Klopp signed for Liverpool FC in October 2015 after Brendan Rodgers was sacked at the beginning of the Premier League season. Twelve points in 10 games ended the tolerance of the club, which decided to bring in a man who’d bring expectations to the fans. Even when he...
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INDIANAPOLIS — A wild first half Wednesday evening saw USL regional rivals FC Cincinnati and the Indy Eleven combine for four goals. FC Cincy tacked on a third after the break to depart Lucas Oil Stadium with a 3-2 win. Click the thumbnail images to view the full-size versions:...
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INDIANAPOLIS — Come enjoy delicious food, beverages and live music with Indiana Futsal at Un Poquitico De Cuba this Friday from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 1417 Commerce Avenue — the building with the Indianapolis flag painted on it — on Indy’s near east side. The cover is $5 at...
We’re now roughly one-quarter through the 34-game USL season, meaning most teams have played somewhere between 7 and 10 games each. As of right now, 147 of 561 matches have been played, which is 26.2 percent of the season completed. This is close enough to 25 percent for me,...
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced Thursday morning that co-founder and top official Peter Wilt has resigned from his position with the league. NISA, its teams and Club 9 Sports, its consultant, will now take up the joint task of finding Wilt’s replacement. Wilt, who helped get notable...
Below is the updated Grube Power Index (GPI) through Week 9 of the USL season, courtesy of friend of the program Chad Grube. The GPI’s algorithm heavily weighs road results, which is perhaps its most distinguishable feature compared to more traditional formulas used to derive power rankings. Support Soc...
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a federal law prohibiting sports betting outside of Nevada, unconstitutional via a 6-3 decision. Both the short- and long-term ramifications are immense, as the matter now becomes a states’ rights issue....
Aaron and KJ dive headfirst into an early season Indy Eleven report card, breaking down the goalkeeping, defending, midfield play and forward corps. The panel takes a few Twitter questions from Eleven supporters before lightly previewing Indy’s upcoming matches against Mississippi Brilla FC and Bethlehem Steel FC. Thumbnail photo...
The Mon Goals Podcast, a fellow member of the Beautiful Game Network, welcomes the Soc Takes Pod to the show to help preview Friday’s Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven match set for 7 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium. Host Justin Ashcraft and guest Kevin Johnston break down what...
After notching a brace on April 29 in his club’s 4-0 triumph against Boston City FC, New York Cosmos B striker Darwin Espinal took home NPSL National Player of the Week honors for Week 7 of the NPSL season. The 23-year-old Honduran humbly deflected the personal achievement, choosing instead...
Jurgen Klopp signed for Liverpool FC in October 2015 after Brendan Rodgers was sacked at the beginning of the Premier League season. Twelve points in 10 games ended the tolerance of the club, which decided to bring in a man who’d bring expectations to the fans. Even when he...
INDIANAPOLIS — A wild first half Wednesday evening saw USL regional rivals FC Cincinnati and the Indy Eleven combine for four goals. FC Cincy tacked on a third after the break to depart Lucas Oil Stadium with a 3-2 win. Click the thumbnail images to view the full-size versions:...
INDIANAPOLIS — Come enjoy delicious food, beverages and live music with Indiana Futsal at Un Poquitico De Cuba this Friday from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 1417 Commerce Avenue — the building with the Indianapolis flag painted on it — on Indy’s near east side. The cover is $5 at...