When one looks up the words “soccer coach” in the dictionary you see a picture of Peter Vermes. The jutting jaw, the gym teacher crew cut, the mouth perfectly formed to shout the words “nice shot princess; drop and give me fifty”. And for 14 years he’s roamed the sidelines of Sporting Kansas City as their quintessential soccer coach, enduring rivalry weeks contrived and … [Read more...] about Rivalry Week Preview: St. Louis SC v. Sporting KC
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LA Galaxy vs. D.C. United Prediction for May 20; Galaxy Rebound Against D.C.?
For just a moment this past weekend, the Los Angeles Galaxy gave their fans a glimmer of hope with a 2-1 Cali Clásico win at home. In their second straight win, the LA attack and defense finally gelled and resulted in their best collective display this season. A few days later, the hope train would come crashing to a halt with a typically exasperating away display that ended in … [Read more...] about LA Galaxy vs. D.C. United Prediction for May 20; Galaxy Rebound Against D.C.?
Tampa Bay Rowdies Making Some Noise Following Slow Start
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are starting to make some noise. After a slow start to the season, the Rowdies have rattled off three straight victories. They currently find themselves sitting fourth in the USL Championship Eastern Conference, just four points behind the first-place Charleston Battery. With a lot of eyes on El Paso Locomotive and their seven-game unbeaten run the Rowdies … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Rowdies Making Some Noise Following Slow Start
Three Takeaways: FC Dallas Sink Wearisome Whitecaps
ANALYSIS – The Vancouver Whitecaps suffered their second straight defeat in the MLS, falling to a 2-1 deficit at the hands of a rejuvenated FC Dallas. After going winless for their three previous matches, Dallas has now won two games back-to-back. Meanwhile, for the Whitecaps, this puts them in ninth position in the Western Conference ahead of a crucial home match against … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways: FC Dallas Sink Wearisome Whitecaps
A High-Flying New England Revolution Side Visit Jim Curtin and The Union
The New England Revolution may be at the Eastern Conference summit, but they have come up short in their last two outings. The Philadelphia Union are hardly a pushover either and so they will have their work cut out for them in the next one. Can Bruce Arena overcome a familiar foe in the form of Jim Curtin? Can the Revs Overcome A Strong Jim Curtin Side? Looking to Bounce … [Read more...] about A High-Flying New England Revolution Side Visit Jim Curtin and The Union