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Average score tallies for MLS are offensive in the wrong kind of way

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Mitch Howard

I dedicate this post to Otilino Tenorio, who died 4 years ago this week in a car accident at the age of 25.  At the time of his death, he was the league leader in goals scored in his home … Continue reading →

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Americanizing Soccer for the U.S. Sports Fan pt. 4

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Mitch Howard

The most popular reason that U.S. sports fans give for not watching soccer is its lack of scoring.  In order to attract more fans, a professional soccer league in the U.S. must, above all things, try to create more offense.  Though many … Continue reading →

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