Tag Archives: US Open Cup

Why the New Format Will Save the US Open Cup

Posted on by Robert Hay

The U.S. Soccer Federation yesterday announced an expanded Open Cup format and schedule, one that will incorporate all MLS and lower division teams in a newly and hopefully more condensed way.  In essence, the changes allow the Lamar Hunt U.S. … Continue reading

Retooling or Rebuilding? Three Questions for the Seattle Sounders

Posted on by Robert Hay

Last year was a good year for one of MLS’s premier franchises.  The Sounders won yet another U.S. Open Cup and advanced past the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League.  While they could not vanquish their nemesis Galaxy in … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Week 28

Posted on by Peter C

The Week 28 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 28 Thru Week 28  YTD    Avg  +/-  GP  Avg  +/-  GP  2006   19,097     6   15,348     186   2007   19,419   1.68%   6   16,636   8.39%   187   2008  … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Week 27

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The Week 27 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 27 Thru Week 27  YTD    Avg  +/-  GP  Avg  +/-  GP  2006   18,083     6   15,116     180   2007   18,241   0.87%   7   16,593   9.77%   181   2008  … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Week 26

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The Week 26 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 26 Thru Week 26  YTD    Avg  +/-  GP  Avg  +/-  GP  2006   15,419     7   15,014     174   2007   23,104   49.84%   7   16,475   9.73%   174   2008  … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Week 25

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The Week 25 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 25 194 GP YTD   Avg +/- GP Avg +/- Avg +/- GP  2006   12,373     8   16,126     14,997     167   2007   18,809   52.02%   8   16,743  … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Week 23

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The Week 23 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 23 177 GP YTD   Avg +/- GP Avg +/- Avg +/- GP  2006   11,814     10   15,158     15,139     153   2007   17,413   47.39%   7   16,522  … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Week 22

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The Week 22 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 22 170 GP YTD   Avg +/- GP Avg +/- Avg +/- GP  2006   13,932     6   15,082     15,361     143   2007   16,209   16.34%   6   16,311  … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Week 21

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The Week 21 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 21 162 GP YTD   Avg +/- GP Avg +/- Avg +/- GP  2006   14,771     9   15,093     15,424     137   2007   17,381   17.67%   9   16,134  … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame – Week 20

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The Week 20 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 20 154 GP YTD   Avg +/- GP Avg +/- Avg +/- GP  2006   17,497     7   15,233     15,449     128   2007   23,740   35.68%   7   16,027  … Continue reading