Friday saw the deadline two make bids for NWSL expansion in 2024. Commissioner Jessica Berman said that she expects to select two bids by the end of 2022. While some bids are from independent ownership groups, many are attached to Major League Soccer franchises. Here is a list of the strongest potential NWSL expansion bids reported so far and how likely they are to succeed. The … [Read more...] about Potential NWSL Expansion Bids for 2024
Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Conference Finals Preview
PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word Soccer Club Radio, Matt and Harvey get together to talk playoffs. We preview the MLS Cup Conference Finals and review the Conference Semifinals. In the round table we do playoff predictions, talk the reported new playoff format, season awards so far, Ben Olsen, and Josef Martinez. Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Conference Finals … [Read more...] about Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Conference Finals Preview
Three Takeaways From Philadelphia Union’s Semi-final Success
CHESTER, PA – Philadelphia Union’s semi-final success sealed their passage to the Eastern Conference playoff final, thanks to a slender 1-0 win over FC Cincinatti in Chester during the week. Last year, Ronny Deila led NYCFC to an MLS Cup triumph, eliminating the Union in the Eastern Conference Final. With revenge firmly in their sights, the Union can take confidence from seeing … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways From Philadelphia Union’s Semi-final Success
LWSC Radio: MLS Cup Playoffs First Round Review, Conference Semifinals Review
PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt, Rachael, and Jamie get together. We recap all the action from the MLS Cup Playoffs first round. We discuss Austin and Dallas outplaying opponents but having to win in penalties. What went wrong for New York Red Bulls against FC Cincinnati? Are LA Galaxy hot enough to go after LAFC like they did with Nashville? … [Read more...] about LWSC Radio: MLS Cup Playoffs First Round Review, Conference Semifinals Review
MLS Cup Playoffs: Tactical battles that’ll decide RBNY-FC Cincinnati
Welcome everyone to the best time of the Major League Soccer season, the MLS Cup Playoffs. Well, probably not for New York Red Bulls/MetroStars fans, who’ve known disappointment and painful losses this time of the year. Twenty-three times in the postseason, most in league history including a current 13-year run reaching the playoffs. Cincinnati fans will have their first-ever … [Read more...] about MLS Cup Playoffs: Tactical battles that’ll decide RBNY-FC Cincinnati