Last Word On Soccer

PREVIEW-  The Whitecaps depart today for their second pre-season trip, this time to sunny Palm Springs for the Coachella Invitational, which kicks off on Wednesday. In a large tournament that is filled with exclusively MLS Teams, the ‘Caps will have a chance to look at how their league rivals have begun to prepare for their 2023 season on the pitch. But how has each team gone … [Read more...] about Vancouver Whitecaps’ Coachella Invitational Preview

Hello Colorado Rapids fan! On this episode of Holding The High Line, it’s our birthday! Five years ago today we recorded the pilot episode of the pod in Rabbi basement back on Lincoln. We banter about AFC Wrexham getting hyped by ESPN in ways MLS never was. We go through the Rapids three preseason friendlies in Mexico and what little takeaways we can gleam from them. Then we … [Read more...] about Colorado Rapids Podcast: Andreas Maxsø, and Alex Gersbach

As confirmed by Atletico Ottawa, Ballou Tabla has transferred to Turkish second-division side Manisa. Tabla spent just a single season with Ottawa, signing last off-season after being released by MLS side CF Montreal. The fee at the moment remains undisclosed. It would be a bit of a shock if it was not one of the higher transfer fees in Canadian Premier League history. Manisa … [Read more...] about Done Deal: Manisa Futbol Kulübü Gets CPL’s MVP Nominee

It’s official – after just one season with the Chicago Fire, Colombian teenager Jhon Duran is heading to the Premier League. Aston Villa are reported to have dished out $22 million for the young winger, an all-time Fire record. Duran becomes the second Fire talent to move to England this winter, joining 18-year-old goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina. Aston Villa Acquire Top MLS … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire’s Jhon Duran Officially Signs for Aston Villa

Last week, Matt Pollard was a guest on the MLS Updater with Michael Rice. We discuss the 2022 Colorado Rapids season, preview what 2023 could look like for the club, and break down all the silly season rumors of the past week. The episode was so good, we asked Michael if we could have the audio and share it with our audience, so here it is. Colorado Rapids Podcast: Previewing … [Read more...] about Colorado Rapids Podcast: Previewing the 2023 Season, Rumors, and Connor Ronan