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Covid Strikes MLS, Again

By Sean McCaffery, November 1, 2020

A major affirmation that the bubbles employed first by the NWSL and later MLS & the NBA/WNBA has been that though few there have been cases of Covid since getting a bit back to normal. One of most recent games impacted has been the home finale for Sporting KC, they have been having limited fans in, but the game today is cancelled, NOT postponed, as it is so near to Decision Day, they do not think it is able to be re-set. This action was taken due to a pair from Minnesota testing positive.

MLS Young Player of the Year

By Sean McCaffery, October 31, 2020

This honor is to be given out to the young player aged 22 or less, voting runs from the 29th to the 9th, finalists to be known Nov. 11. This replaces the Rookie of the Year, I feel an error, in that it may be just that a first year pro or just a young player from the states, overseas, academy product, etc. The cut off birthdate being Dec. 31, 1997, I still wear clothes older than that.

Hudson River Derby Part Deux

By Sean McCaffery, October 31, 2020

In this Covid affected season the two from the NY market will meet up but 2x in the regular season, tomorrow at Yankee Stadium. This is the last Derby and one of the last games of the year, both are in the playoffs so it is about Pride, Points & Positioning. Red Bull have taken the season series 3 of the 5 years, only dropping one, 2017. On the strength of the Kyle Duncan GWG at 59' NYRB won the Aug. 20 matchup. There are 5 in red that have scored on NYCFC Royer with a trio, Kaku & Valot also have 1 each as does Duncan.

Wondo the Ageless Wonder MLS Honored

By Sean McCaffery, October 30, 2020

The leading goal getter in league lore who keeps building on his lead with each successive goal,165 in the regular season and counting, was just selected as Player of the Week. He is now tied for 5th most selections as such with this his 9th pick. His brace was all the 'Quakes needed in the 2-0 win over RSL at home on Wed. This year alone he has 6 tallies for the 7th place team in the West with 27 points.

His first strike was at 16' as he sent an Espinoza rebound home off his right foot

MLS Discipline Doled out

By Sean McCaffery, October 30, 2020

Diego Valeri of the Timbers was fined for simulation/embellishment at 54' against the Sounders, Oct. 22.

Houston Dynamo defender Jose Bizama also fined for simulation/embellishment from the 85' facing LAFC Oct 28. The action caused Latif Blessing to receive a Yellow, it will be fully stricken.

Inter Miami FC has again gone against the mass confrontation policy, this time at 57' of their game on Oct. 28, this is their 2nd such offense. The team and coach are fined.

MLS Top Goal from the initial Quarter Century of Play

By Sean McCaffery, October 30, 2020

I may just be leaning to the fastest one by a player who I refereed his youth games at the Shep Messing Soccer World. A Long Islander who played in Europe. Mike Grella. But hey that is just me, there have been a lot of goals scored I guess, right? A few Olympicos, 2 involving RBNY come to mind, the first MLS goal, by Eric Wynalda, the first few of NYRB by Giovanni Saverese. It hurts me a bit to mention Zlatan and he had a few in his short time here.

MLS to Name their 25 Greatest

By Sean McCaffery, October 30, 2020

The 25 greatest players of the first 25 years of MLS play is to be determined by this voting. More than 200 experts on MLS throughout North America will be queried to get it down to the top 25. The league seeks the names of those who did the most on the field, helped it off the field and set it up for the next quarter century, 

NWSL Teams up with Parkside Cards

By Sean McCaffery, October 30, 2020

Top players are featured in this selection with each pack holding either a signature card or a promising prospect card. This is a limited edition NWSL Challenge Cup Set. Priced at $15.99 for 15 base cards and a Signatue Series or Promising Prospect, just 3,000 are being made. Find signature cards from Lindsey Horan, Lynn Williams, Christine Sinclair and more. Get to parksidecards.com now.

Roster Status of Sky Blue Players

By Sean McCaffery, October 30, 2020

We already shared to the Facebook of Soccer Houston Magazine the same details from the Dash, here  it is for your local team.

UNDER CONTRACT:

Jennifer Cudjoe, Sabrina Flores, Paige Monaghan, Evelyne Viens.

EXTENDED NEW CONTRACT OFFER:

Nicole Baxter, Caprice Dydasco, Mandy Freeman, Didi Haracic, Megan Hinz, Ifeoma Onumonu, Kenie Wright.

EXERCISED OPTION:

Imani Dorsey, Elizabeth Eddy, Estelle Johnson, Nahomi Kawasumi, Gina Lewandowski, Mandy McGlynn, Midge Purce, Domi Richardson, Kaleigh Tiehl, Erica Skroski, Sarah Woldmoe, McCall Zerboni.

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