This editorial by the staff of The Shin Guardian The juxtaposition could not be more stark…. Freddy Adu returning to MLS. Had I told you that statement would make our publication–say two, three years ago–you would swear the publish date was 2020 and Adu’s resume would include at least one European trophy in hand. And [...]
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28 Jul
Portland Timbers: Huge Whistle Advantage
Are the Portland Timbers enjoying a massing advantage, homefield advantage, both or neither? Discuss. (Yes, we do need to get the home counts at Jen-Weld. Don’t have ‘em yet.)
27 Jul
MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester United: Live Commentary
Kickoff promptly….that is about 55 minutes after the broadcast start time of 5pm PT. 5:55 PT for the kickoff. It’s the MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester United and this time Kevin Alston won’t be playing rightback. Red Bull Arena is the site as Manchester United continues their raucous North American tour. Chicharito likely won’t be in [...]
26 Jul
Chicago Fire Secure Pavel Pardo; Release Kristic
The Chicago Fire–all-star deficient this week–will bring aboard former Mexican international Pavel Pardo. The defensive midfielder will be added to the Fire’s roster upon pending Visa clearance. No terms we disclosed. The Guadalajara, Mexico product will be eligible for selection by interim head coach Frank Klopas when the Fire host the Philadelphia Union. Just a [...]
25 Jul
MLS: Reviewing Preseason Predictions…It’s Not Pretty
Those who frequent TSG know we pride ourselves on accountability and the axiom, “you can’t look at a single observation, you have to look at the entire body of work.” On the former, witness Defense Exhibit A below. We probably should have doctored up some of the predictions (Kenny Cooper for Comeback Player of the Year [...]
18 Jul
The 2011 MLS All-Stars According To Hans Backe
Hans Backe has spoken. Below is his game-day roster to match Manchester United in the MLS All-Star Game July 27 at Red Bull Arena. That last statement was contradictory I know. As long as Brad Davis was on the roster, it was mostly acceptable. Some consternation over the exclusion of Chad Marshall and Joel Lindpere. [...]
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