Category Archives: MLS Playoffs

The next few days promise to be big ones in US professional football. Major League Soccer has proven this summer and into the fall to be the most compelling and competitive first division the English speaking world. The MLS season … Continue reading →

One week to go, and this is where we stand: As the table stands now, this would be the playoff matchup – WEST  Los Angeles vs Seattle Houston vs Chivas EAST Columbus vs  Colorado Chicago vs Toronto Remember, the first … Continue reading →

Going into Sunday’s home match against the Kansas City Wizards, the Houston Dynamo knew the needed a result to secure their fourth straight playoff berth since moving to the Bayou City, but when forward Cam Weaver received a red card … Continue reading →

Last week MLS Rumors broke the story that Major League Soccer had tired off fending off critics like yours truly and was looking at revamping the entire structure of its season. Subsequently, The Original Winger and BBC Five Live’s Sean … Continue reading →

Must see TV has turned into a bore fest courtesy of Major League Soccer. The last several weeks of the regular season were high flying as many of the teams were going for broke thanks to MLS’ playoff system which … Continue reading →

Must see TV has turned into a bore fest courtesy of Major League Soccer. The last several weeks of the regular season were high flying as many of the teams were going for broke thanks to MLS’ playoff system which … Continue reading →

In two uninspiring displays of soccer the New England Revolution and Kansas City Wizards both advanced to the conference finals. New England will host the Chicago Fire Thursday Night on ESPN2, while Houston will host Kansas City Saturday on FSC. … Continue reading →

In two uninspiring displays of soccer the New England Revolution and Kansas City Wizards both advanced to the conference finals. New England will host the Chicago Fire Thursday Night on ESPN2, while Houston will host Kansas City Saturday on FSC. … Continue reading →

While the salary cap for American sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL have been smashing successes testing the skill of most clubs front office, the same policy which so many in England want placed on Premier League clubs … Continue reading →

Check out Johnathan Starling’s continued running commentary for all four playoff games this weekend at the Third Half.

Dario Sala is a fan favorite in Dallas, and despite a rocky season he was given the nod in goal for the playoff opener by Manager Steve Morrow over the very steady Ray Burse Jr. The move paid dividends as … Continue reading →

In front of sparse crowds on a night of World Series and College Football action, FC Dallas and Kansas City won the first legs of their MLS home and home playoff series with Houston and Chivas USA respectively tonight. Here … Continue reading →

Poor Crowds on a night where MLS competed and lost with the World Series and College Football saw FC Dallas and Kansas City won the first legs of their MLS home and home playoff series with Houston and Chivas USA … Continue reading →

John Thorrington was once one of the great hopes for American Soccer. As a youngster he was scouted by and signed by Manchester United. There he played on the reserves while David Beckham led United to its famous treble. After … Continue reading →