Author Archives: Earl Reed

When Will The True Eastern Conference Catch Up?

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We’re nearly through MLS Cup Week (though it’s two weeks really, something that seems overkill after banging out two-pers for the early rounds). It’s a deja vu kind of MLS Cup: the same combatants as 2011. Los Angeles and Houston, … Continue reading

Feuerstein’s Fire #127

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MLS Cup Final Preview Show Guests: Warren Jones Houston Dynamo Supporter Adam Serrano LA Galaxy Insider writter Brian Quarstad of Inside Minnesota Soccer on the new Owner of the Minnesota Stars Other Red Bull discussions and tidbits. Listen to internet radio … Continue reading

Conference Semifinal Second Leg: Open Thread

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I thought I’d start an open thread this evening, as we are about to encounter three second leg matches in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs: 8 PM – NBC Sports Network – New York vs. D.C. United (tied 1-1) 9 … Continue reading

Shutouts Galore (MLSTalk Podcast)

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The first legs are over in the 2012 MLS Cup Conference Semifinals, and shutouts were the name of the game in this round of matches. I am joined in this episode by Lisa Erickson, Chris Webb, and MLSTalk’s Daniel Feuerstein … Continue reading

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Two Move On (MLSTalk Podcast)

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Beginning our semiweekly podcast schedule during the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs, the panel gets together to discuss the Wild Card Round which just completed. Two teams found fortune in the midweek, while two others were faced with the abrupt beginning … Continue reading

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Will MLS Benefit From NBC’s Premier League Deal?

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On this week’s MLSTalk podcast, we spoke of NBC Universal acquiring the US broadcast and digital rights for the English Premier League. For those of you who would like an excellent primer on what NBC envisions for this deal, Jonathan … Continue reading

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Stormy Weather (MLSTalk Podcast)

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The MLSTalk Crew got together a day early this week to bid adieu to the Major League Soccer regular season before Hurricane Grace would have a chance to wash it out. The seeds are set, the matches played, but the … Continue reading

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Red Bulls Dominate Philadelphia 3-0, Cruise Into Playoffs

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While much of the I-95 Corridor was preparing for a likely natural disaster, the New York Red Bulls put the finishing touches on the disaster known as the 2012 Philadelphia Union season. New York rode two tallies by Kenny Cooper … Continue reading

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Debate Over For Playoff Spots (MLSTalk Podcast)

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In this episode of the MLSTalk Podcast, Robert Hay comes back to the podcast after an absence to join moderator Earl Reed and Lisa Erickson for some healthy soccer debate. They hit the hard issues, namely the matches that decided … Continue reading

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Glory Glory Hexagonal (MLSTalk Podcast)

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The Semifinal Qualifying Round is over in CONCACAF, and the United States pushed on and made it past Antigua and Guatemala to win Group A. In this episode of the Major League Soccer Talk podcast, Daniel Feuerstein, Lisa Erickson, and … Continue reading

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