Return of Reserve League?

MLSSoccer.net has this story today about MLS life without a Reserve League through the prism of the Colorado Rapids. Of most note, unless, I suppose, you’re a Rapids fan: Todd Durbin, EVP of Competition, Labor and Player Relations, told MLSsoccer.com that there is a technical committee currently charged with looking at this issue, and there is [...]

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Revs fail to turn tide, but look good in draw

by Adam Vaccaro Surely the New England Revolution are frustrated with what is now a 7 game winless streak, but the club spoke positively having looked strong earning a point in a 0-0 tie tonight against the San Jose Earthquakes. “We’re going in the right direction, and we’ll put a couple in next time,” said [...]

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Why I love the U.S. Open Cup (and you should too)

By Ian Holliday Let’s be honest, there are a lot of reasons not to like the U.S. Open Cup. Whether you don’t like the format (Why do only eight MLS teams qualify?), or think it leads to schedule congestion (I bet Steve Nicol would prefer not to have to take his beleaguered Revs to New [...]

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Can these numbers be real?

by Adam Vaccaro Ready to be shocked? If you answer no, I suggest not reading any further.  It’s understandable — sometimes people are comfortable, happy with their lives, enjoying the ride upon whatever wave it is that they’re riding.  Sometimes people just don’t want to be shocked. But for those of you feeling a bit [...]

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MLSsoccer.com Premiers New Daily Video Feature

MLS’s aptly titled “The Daily” promises daily episodes with an emphasis on viewer feedback.  Hosts Jason Saghini and Simon Borg discuss the key talking points from the weekends matches in this premier installment. Revolution rookie Zach Shilawski‘s hat trick is, of course, a main topic of discussion.

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