1 (4) Montreal (4-0-0, 9 points). Beat New York 1-0; Beat Toronto 2-1. Montreal No. 1, really? Yeah, I know, but they’re the only team that has performed in every match so far this season. 2 (16) Dallas (3-1-0, 9 points). Beat Real Salt Lake 2-0; Beat Houston 3-2. Until the win over RSL, Dallas hadn’t … Continue reading MLS Power Rankings: March 25
1 (1) Los Angeles (1-0-0, 3 points). Didn’t play. The Galaxy got a week off for Champions League matches, though that now means they have a three-day window between that and the Chivas match. Up next: Chivas USA on Sunday 2 (2) Houston (1-0-0, 3 points). Didn’t play. With Seattle’s Champions League win, the pressure … Continue reading MLS Power Rankings: Birthday Edition
All times Eastern Saturday Toronto vs. Sporting Kansas City, 1:30 p.m. Toronto looked considerably more organized and solid against Vancouver than they have in years. Sporting got off to a slow start and then thumped Philadelphia on the road. Prediction: Kansas City is probably just too good for a Toronto team lacking creative players. Colorado … Continue reading MLS Weekend Preview: March 8
1 (1) Los Angeles (1-0-0, 3 points). Beat Chicago 4-0. Mike Magee and the Galaxy announced they wouldn’t be pushovers sans Donovan and Beckham by thrashing the Fire. Now they deal with Champions League matches. Up next: Chivas USA on March 17 2 (2) Houston (1-0-0, 3 points). Beat DC United 2-0. Houston did what … Continue reading MLS Power Rankings: March 4
1. Los Angeles. As defending champs, the Galaxy get their spot here. Don’t expect them to stay, at least not for the first month or two. 2. Houston. I didn’t just put the Dynamo here because they were runners-up – they do have the pieces to be a top team. I think. 3. Kansas City. … Continue reading MLS Power Rankings: Feb. 28
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood | Only Love Soccer Part 1 here New England Revolution: Last year’s record: 9-17-8, 35 points. The Good: The Revs had one of the most positive offseasons of any MLS team, getting rid of Benny Feilhaber, who was never a good fit and was quite expensive, and therefore handing the playmaking reins … Continue reading MLS 2013 Season Preview, Part 2
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood | Only Love Soccer The offseason after the Galaxy’s second consecutive MLS Cup has yet to produce the huge designated player star to replace David Beckham (though New York’s Juninho is of similar quality, just not as worldwide famous). Nonetheless, there has been what the Queen Mother would refer to as a … Continue reading MLS 2013 Season Preview, Part 1
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood As someone who is more or less a neutral when it comes to MLS teams – I vowed to support whatever team is closest to wherever my job is located after graduation, I’m always amused by MLS offseason transactions. Sure, there are always a bunch of Colombians signed, and the odd designated … Continue reading Wait, you signed who?
By Jeremiah Paschke-Wood | Only Love Soccer MVP: Chris Wondolowski, San Jose. Along with tying Roy Lassiter’s league record with 27 goals, Wondo handed out a healthy number of assists and spurred the best team (and highest-scoring one) in the league. Now can they do it in the playoffs? Rookie of the Year: Darren Mattocks, … Continue reading 2012 MLS Regular Season Report Cards, Awards
Already In East — none; West — San Jose, LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake Just a Formality East — Sporting Kansas City; Chicago; West — Seattle In Control of Their Own Destiny East — DC United; New York, Houston; West — Vancouver Still Got A Shot East — Columbus; West — Dallas Not Mathematically Eliminated, … Continue reading MLS Playoff Race: Sept. 25
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