WATCH: Sporting KC launches new secondary kit in a Super Bowl commercial

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 2/7/2016

Don’t worry, Sporting Kansas City didn’t splash $5 million just to launch their new secondary (away) kit. But they did take the prime moment to launch their new kit in a local commercial in the Sporting KC area, during halftime of Super Bowl 50. At around the same time, Sporting KC posted their commercial on […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – OCTOBER 01: Jordan Morris #9 of the USA celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the 1st minute of the 2015 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying match against Canada at Sporting Park on October 1, 2015 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Can we all please stop overhyping Jordan Morris?

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 1/22/2016

If you haven’t heard the news, Jordan Morris has signed a deal with the Seattle Sounders after turning down Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga. Over the past day, we have gotten take after take on if this is good or bad for Jordan Morris, if this is good or bad for U.S. Soccer, if […]

HARRISON, NJ – JULY 22: Sean Davis #27 of New York Red Bulls is congratulated by teammates after he scored in the second half against Chelsea during the International Champions Cup at Red Bull Arena on July 22, 2015 in Harrison, New Jersey.The New York Red Bulls defeated Chelsea 4-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Craigslist now reports MLS trades as Red Bull player sells furniture

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 1/15/2016

An unlikely source has reported a trade within MLS, Craigslist. Yes, the site that allows you to seek out those “missed connections” or buy just about anything there is, unknowingly reported a trade involving an MLS player because he is selling his furniture. The MLS player in question is not named and all we know […]

Final Thoughts from the 2016 MLS SuperDraft

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 1/14/2016

If you were able to follow all the twists and turns of the MLS SuperDraft, you really needed to pay attention all day. With so much wheelin’ and dealin’ it was one of the most active and complicated MLS SuperDrafts in the history of the league. First, the Chicago Fire surprised everyone by selecting Jack […]

Chicago Fire surprises everyone by making Jack Harrison #1 pick, immediately trades him to NYCFC

0 comments by Phillip Bupp

The first twist of the MLS SuperDraft happened at the first pick after the Chicago Fire surprised everyone by not picking consensus #1 pice, defender Josh Yaro from Georgetown and instead picked Wake Forest midfielder Jack Harrison. After trading with the Colorado Rapids, the Philadelphia Union got the #2 pick, as well as #3 and […]

COLUMBUS, OH – DECEMBER 6: The Portland Timbers celebrate with the MLS Cup trophy on December 6, 2015 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Portland defeated Columbus Crew SC 2-1 to claim the MLS Cup title. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

2016 MLS regular season schedule is officially released

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 1/7/2016

After waiting for a bit, the 2016 MLS regular season schedule has been released today. As fans begin to make traveling plans, the big news is that FOX will show four MLS games on regular FOX. NYCFC vs. New York Red Bulls on 5/21 (doubleheader with the FA Cup Final), Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders on […]

MUSCAT, OMAN – DECEMBER 09: President of FIFA, Jospeh Sepp Blatter attends a press conference with the Oman Football Association at the Main Press Centre, Al-Musannah Sports City on December 9, 2010 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

For the love of God MLS, do not sign Ashley Cole

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 12/24/2015

By now, you have seen the various reports that are linking former Arsenal, Chelsea and Roma left back Ashley Cole to MLS and the Los Angeles Galaxy. I don’t know who thought this was a good idea but Ashley Cole to MLS is terrible for all involved. Why does this move help MLS? When MLS […]

HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 03: Honorary captain, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordan and co-owner Gabriel Brener talk on the sideline before the Houston Dynamo played against the Philadelphia Union in the second leg of the playoffs on November 3, 2011 at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Dynamo won 1 to 0 and will play the Sporting K.C. Sunday, November 6, 2011. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Houston Dynamo sold, first time in MLS history where no owner owns multiple teams

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 12/15/2015

This is kind of an end of an era for MLS. Phil Anschutz and his company Anschutz Entertainment Group, sold their majority ownership stake of the Houston Dynamo to businessman and previous minority owner Gabriel Brener. This is big news because Anschutz also owns the LA Galaxy and by selling the Dynamo, means that MLS […]

COMMERCE CITY, CO – MAY 24: Justin Mapp #21 of the Montreal Impact controls the ball against the the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on May 24, 2014 in Commerce City, Colorado. The Rapids defeated the Impact 4-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Justin Mapp signs with Sporting KC, becomes first ever MLS free agent signing

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 12/14/2015

MLS has officially entered into the free agent market as Justin Mapp became the first MLS free agent to sign with a team. Sporting Kansas City announced the signing of the former Montreal Impact forward today after owner Robb Heineman tweeted about going after Mapp and 2013 MLS MVP Mike Magee last week. Magee still […]

MLS provides $37 million in “Targeted Allocation Money” over next two years for players

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 12/9/2015

Major League Soccer announced that $37 million will be divided among all 20 teams for new and current players over the next two years. This money has special rules tied behind it and is known as Targeted Allocation Money (or TAM). What exactly is Targeted Allocation Money? To explain this as simply as possible, it […]

Targeting core audiences and small tweaks are the key to raising MLS Cup ratings

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 12/8/2015

While the MLS Cup Final this past Sunday turned out to be incredibly entertaining, it struggled to find an audience. Viewership for the Columbus Crew SC vs. Portland Timbers match wound up being one of the lowest watched MLS Cup Finals in history with 668k watching on ESPN and 206k on Univision Deportes according to

KANSAS CITY, KS – DECEMBER 07: The Philip F. Anschutz trophy is seen on the field before the start of the match between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City in the 2013 MLS Cup at Sporting Park on December 7, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Moving MLS Cup to spring and/or playing midweek will help improve low ratings

0 comments by Pauly Kwestel

At the behest of a few of my friends Sunday afternoon, I tuned in to the MLS Cup Final. Let me tell you what a good decision that was. That was a thrilling match. Sure, it probably wasn’t a good advertisement for the sport of soccer, but it was absolutely a very entertaining two hours where […]

HARRISON, NJ – MARCH 22: Bradley Wright-Phillips #99 of New York Red Bulls kicks a goal in front of Chris Korb #22 of D.C. United during their match at Red Bull Arena on March 22, 2015 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

VIDEO: The 10 best goals of the 2015 MLS season

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 12/7/2015

Another MLS season is in the history books and we’re left reviewing what was a rather entertaining season. What started as relative uncertainty that this season would even start due to a possible players strike, resulted in the Portland Timbers lifting their first MLS Cup championship. A record total of 937 goals were scored in […]

COLUMBUS, OH – DECEMBER 6: Fans of the Portland Timbers cheer before the 2015 MLS Cup between the Columbus Crew SC and the Portland Timbers on December 6, 2015 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Portland Timbers claim 1st MLS Cup title amid controversy and calamity

0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 12/6/2015

The record books will show the Portland Timbers won their first ever MLS Cup title in just their fifth ever season in the league, taking down host Columbus Crew SC 2-1 in what will be a long talked about final. It started off in a howling fashion, as Columbus goalkeeper Steve Clark took a back […]

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