Author Archives: LArsenal23

MLS Playoffs: Er, I didn’t expect that!

Posted on November 14, 2010 by LArsenal23

Remember how earlier I was raving about the Red Bulls and defending champions, Real Salt Lake, and how both of them would be likely candidates to go deep into the playoffs, maybe even winning it? Well, about that… New York … Continue reading →

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Unspectacular but Solid: Real Salt Lake continues to do well without big stars

Posted on August 20, 2010 by LArsenal23

Real Salt Lake might be the most surprising MLS Cup winner in the MLS’ short history. They finished 8th overall last season, just making the playoffs on goal difference. In the first round, they beat the best overall team, the … Continue reading →

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Yes We Kandji: Kandji and Najar show MLS can develop players

Posted on August 3, 2010 by LArsenal23

Last week I spoke of one of the MLS’ imports, Thierry Henry, and how big he could be for the MLS. However, there are some younger players who can also be big for the MLS, even if they leave. Two … Continue reading →

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The MLS’ latest big signing could be their most important

Posted on July 31, 2010 by LArsenal23

Signing Thierry Henry could be a big step in the right direction for the MLS in their effort to improve grassroots football in America, and to catch some of the World Cup fever from the relative success of the United … Continue reading →

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