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USMNT advances in Copa America, but not like they drew it up
It was less than two weeks ago when I wrote that the US Men’s National Team was relying on hope and completely hopeless. Five goals, none conceded, and a man...
Copa America: Colombia proves USMNT can’t rely on hope alone
SANTA CLARA, California— There was an air of optimism in the light rail car. Part of this was because there is always an air of optimism in Silicon Valley, a...
Is this Copa America the #USMNT’s best chance at winning?
The United States kicks off the Copa America Centenario this weekend in the Bay Area and every true-blooded American will be hoping for a draw. This is, to b...
Copa America has MLS players (and fans) partying like it’s 1994
It’s a week before the Copa America kicks off in Levi’s Stadium and America’s biggest soccer summer since 1994 hits. The rosters are set, the players are in ...
Most people are asking the wrong question on the USWNT wage gap issue
The US Women’s soccer players have a case against the soccer federation. I mean this both legally, in that they are literally filing a claim against the Fede...
Kei Kamara from Columbus to New England could change the balance in the MLS East
Apparently the cause for Columbus’ woes was their all-everything goalscorer. Kei Kamara being shipped to New England this past week for the MLS equivalent of...
MLS: Columbus Crew gasping for air, RLS and Colorado on a collision course
It’s remarkable that Columbus Crew have been so bad this year that jokes about John Kasich’s presidential campaign have (almost) gone by the wayside. T...
WYWS: Leicester claims EPL title, Spurs fall to OKC in bizarre finish, Cavs draw first blood, Penguins outlast Caps
Welcome to another segment of While You Were Sleeping. A lot happens in sports, even when you’re busy doing other non-sports-y stuff. So here are the top hea...
Why Real Salt Lake is better than your favorite team
Two facts. The first is that, statistically speaking, you are not a Real Salt Lake fan. Second; RSL has yet to lose this season. We can conclude, from this t...
De Jong’s tackle overshadows MLS’ great D-Mids in
It was less of a tackle, more of a stab. Nigel De Jong was late to the ball and came down on Darlington Nagbe’s left ankle instead. De Jong, who is Los Angel...
Tommy McNamara’s quietly taking New York (and the MLS) by storm
Bear with me for a moment, if you please. What if, for one weekend at least, New York City was the center of the world? NYCFC and Red Bulls both host this we...
MLS celebrates 20th anniversary of DC United v San Jose
To put it diplomatically, DC United’s season has not gone how they’d hoped for, so they are turning back the clock, for one night at least. Satur...
The US Men’s National Team is patient but you don’t have to be
Pick your poison this weekend: would you rather hope for the best or have nothing to lose? The FIFA break means a double dose of international soccer. The US...
This week in Major League Soccer: San Jose’s Quincy Amarikwa leads a populist revolt
Through two weeks, Major League Soccer’s season has been a socialist-loving, parity-heavy league. An entire league with the on-field fervor of #OccupyW...
The improbable (and fun) ascent of Leicester City in the EPL
As evidenced by this Brandon Vincent’s gif, there are few sharper pains than mishitting a ball down one in stoppage time. But if you prefer your agony ...
While you were sleeping: Warriors lose to the Lakers, Mascot flip gone horribly wrong
Good morning! A lot happens in sports, even when you’re busy doing other non-sports-y stuff. So here are the top headlines and moments from yesterday, ...
The SiriusXM MLS season preview: Portland, Columbus face new challengers in Toronto FC, NYCFC, FC Dallas and Vancouver
An argument: MLS is the most entertaining league in America. Not because the skill level is through-the-roof or because soccer is a special snowflake, but be...
Wonder Women: Female trailblazers who changed the landscape of sports
Over the past five years, women’s sports have undergone a revolution, with female athletes making waves in male-dominated sports. Lines that used to se...
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