This fall is chock-full of great sporting events with the start of the NFL, the NBA and the World Cup. Despite all the hoopla for these tremendous sporting spectacles, I care to offer an unsung hero of autumn — the MLS playoffs.The MLS grew steadily in popularity over the past years, with the league making over $90 million per year off of its lucrative media deal since … [Read more...] about The MLS Playoffs: The Hidden Gem of the Fall
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Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
Art by Carson Vandermade On March 19, 2009, I met one of the loves of my life.At eight years old, I packed into my family’s station wagon and we drove to Qwest Field, now Lumen Field, in downtown Seattle. On that day, I watched Seattle Sounders FC trounce the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in their first Major League Soccer match in franchise history. I’ve been in love ever … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
LAFC Launches its Third Season and Establishes Position as the ‘Heart of LA’
Los Angeles Football Club fans wave flags to celebrate the first goal of the season during a friendly match against Club Atlético Peñarol on Jan. 25. Photo by Vernie CovarrubiasThe Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) kicked off its third season with a sold-out friendly match against Uruguayan powerhouse Club Atlético Peñarol on Jan. 25.Within the 10th minute, … [Read more...] about LAFC Launches its Third Season and Establishes Position as the ‘Heart of LA’