Author Archives: Robert Hay
Do It Again (MLSTalk Podcast)
In this episode of the MLSTalk Podcast, the panel dives into the first leg matches in the Conference Finals. As the matches proceeded, it was clear that the probability of an MLS Cup 2011 rematch grew by leaps and bounds. … Continue reading
Stage Set for MLS Cup 2011 Redux
After only twelve goals total being scored in the conference semifinals, fans could be forgiven for expecting low-scoring first legs of the conference finals. Instead, tired legs and teams pressing advantages led to seven goals and seemingly anti-climatic second legs … Continue reading
Winner and Losers of the First Round of the 2012 Playoffs
As you may have noticed when you excitedly opened your podcast app this morning, we were unable to record a post-Thursday episode of the MLS Talk podcast due to a variety of conflicts. However, after a wild and crazy first … Continue reading
New York and DC Driven By Own Goals to 1-1 Draw
A night after Real Salt Lake and Seattle played a tactically entertaining game that ended in a goalless draw, DC United and New York opened the formal Eastern Conference playoffs with a sloppier but as engaging one-all draw at RFK. … Continue reading
The Eliminated: Who Are You Rooting for in the Playoffs?
In MLS, 56% of teams made the playoffs this year, meaning your team had a pretty good chance to make at least the 4 v. 5 game of the playoffs (except you, Toronto fans, sorry). Of course, at the end … Continue reading
What Your Team Needs to do to Win MLS Cup 2012
Tonight the road to MLS Cup 2012 begins with Chicago hosting Houston in the Eastern Conference 4/5 game. Over the next month ten teams will battle to determine who is the best team in MLS this season (at least, the … Continue reading
MLS Doubles Down on a Bad Bet
In last night’s MLS Talk podcast, the crew discussed the news broken by Don Garber that MLS was helping Chivas stabilize their geographic situation by seeking a permanent soccer-specific stadium in downtown Los Angles. Speaking with Abraham Madkour of Sports … Continue reading
DC Shuts the Playoff Door on Columbus 3-2
As the seconds in stoppage time ticked away, the stands shook at RFK Stadium like they had on the old days. As the chants from both sides of the pitch reverberated and DC tried to keep the ball away from … Continue reading
Weekend Results Tighten Eastern Conference Race
Injuries, an international break, and a bevy of good matches gave MLS fans a number of games to watch Friday and Saturday. With the number of games to be played dwindling, every match-up takes on that much more importance, and … Continue reading
The Warning Signs in a Big Win for U.S. National Team
This morning, U.S. soccer fans are again wearing their rose-colored glasses and celebrating the home team’s necessary 1-0 win over Jamaica last night at Crew Stadium. With the win, the Yanks sit atop Group A and control their destiny in … Continue reading