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RBNY snatch loss from the hand of a tie

By Sean McCaffery, September 3, 2020

Who did in fact play down to the level of who in Red Bull Arena? The United were down a good 7 players to injury etc., yet New York was unable to take advantage of that. An anemic offense with a massive vacum without BWP again showed it ugly head, the defense did a decent job  on an overmatched opponent, right up until the very end + extra time, again, that must be something mental. A loss of concentration, lower focus due to the game being just about over, I cannot say what, but you do not play well enough for 90+ minutes then forget how and give up a goal.

Sporting KC Keeping Pace with neighboring Chiefs, they top the Table

By Sean McCaffery, September 1, 2020

In little more than 24 hours, the Peter Vermes led squad will take on FC Dallas. Both teams have been in MLS since the word go, both under different monikers. try on Wizards and Burn, yeah, I woulda' changed also.

SKC comes in off an away tie with the Rapids 1-1 but their 16 points are well ahead of those 9 that Dallas now have.

With the Unified Government of Wyandotte County @ KC KS, there will be many precatutions in place as they will go with a 14% or so seating capacity. Only season ticket holders are in the lottery to gain access. 

Austin Sells Out

By Sean McCaffery, September 1, 2020

No. it is not what you may think, they do not play until next year, are far from fully rostered, yet have no more season tickets available, not bad right. Maybe it is due to the Minister of Culture who has his TV spots playing often? The old time Aztex would have killed for 10% of this result.

Atlantic Cup to be Contested Tomorrow

By Sean McCaffery, September 1, 2020

Quite possibly the oldest of rivalries as the MLS completes its first quarter century of play will play out in front of an empty Red Bull Arena, we do of course fully intend on being present for the contest. NY took a point away, but really gave up 2 in New England as Long Islander, Bruce Arena was still suspeneded for his oscenity laced tirade in Orlando. They take on the thus far hapless DC United at 1-4-3 at 7:30, keep up on the game via MSG, MSG Go & New York Red Bulls Radio on TuneIn.

No Game for the Cosmos, How 'bout another Interview

By Sean McCaffery, August 29, 2020

Shavon John-Brown was kind enough to give us some of his time to discuss things this week. He of course had a good game facing New Amsterdam for the 2nd time in this greatly abbreviated season of NISA and has been in the local soccer scene for some time now as well as playing internationally for his Grenada. When asksed about how he, his family etc. both here and back home are, it was a most welcome answer, that all are well. He did find it rather difficult to train during the height of the shutdown due to the Coronavirus, though was able to get in a lot of running.

The Cosmos are not out this Weekend, but Read our Interview

By Sean McCaffery, August 28, 2020

We were able to catch up with just the 2nd captain of the most famous brand is USA soccer since their reboot, only to find the next game was not to be. We began by inquiring as to how his family has been through this Coronavirus crisis, thank goodness, all are well on his side of the family and that of his wife.

During the worst of times, he did find it tough to train as the fields were closed, but was able to get in a lot of roadwork and do body weight exercises.

A Conversation with Bledi Bardic

By Sean McCaffery, August 27, 2020

The Cosmos were in our favor as we scored our 2nd interview of the year with this perennial fan favorite, once in the off season and just days before the big rematch with the one team that got in their way of yet another title last year, Detroit City FC. Bledi got the start in Warwick taking on New Amsterdam and yes of course he delivered with a goal and was dangerous throughout. 

One game suspension for Atlanta's Escobar

By Sean McCaffery, August 24, 2020

He took down Nashville Forward, Badji at 38' of their game on the 22nd and was ejected for violent conduct. On the 26th, United play Inter Miami.

The suspension was considered under Disciplinary Committee Parameter #3, they may do so when PRO admits an on-field ref or VAR error and the vote must be all in favor if at least one game is the suspended period. That would be a red card without doubt, and very bad or repeated behavior, they must then act to protect player safety and the integrity of the game. Please see Soccer Atlanta Magazine for the video.

NISA Suspends Sembroni for rest of Year, Now an Ex-Cosmos Player

By Sean McCaffery, August 24, 2020

This is really the least that should be done by the league, the team's statement "While Emmanuele has played his last game for the Cosmos." For me he was done once his foot came down, as a former ref, you do not get to walk around the field, hang at the bench while your victim is treated, out of the field area ASAP, gone.  

The Last Shall be First

By Sean McCaffery, August 24, 2020

The MLS Player of the Week, Raul Ruidiaz earned his award in style last night, leading his Sounders past the Timbers with a brace and an assist, a foot in each goal. Both goals have already been posted to Soccer Seattle Magazine. The forward takes the 6th such title on the season in the top tier of USA Soccer. The nationally televised game that kept me up well past my bedtime, much beyond midnight was a 3-0 Cascadia Cup win by the MLS champs over the MIB title holder Timbers. I had Portland and Bayern so I went 1-1 on the day. 

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