I'm sure many feel the Timbers were unlucky this weekend - perhaps rightly so. For now, at least, I'm not convinced. In the post-game press conference Caleb Porter offered these thoughts about missing Darlington Nagbe; they struck a chord with me, perhaps they will with you too? Porter: "And I think today missing Darlington you could see... Continue Reading →
Vancouver and beyond???
While the result, and how that result was achieved, will certainly not be lost on the soccer world I do feel and think there is a cause for concern to consider as the Timbers prepare for Vancouver, and beyond, this Sunday. The decision to replace Lucas Melano with George Fochive in the 85th minute. As a caveat,... Continue Reading →
The MLS Playoff chase heats up – here’s my Quick Thoughts for this Weekend
The playoff races really begin at this stage of the year - it's pucker time for most to even include those battling for the Wooden Spoon. Here's my lay down on who falls down or rises to the occasion. First up: Sporting KC versus Houston Dynamo - I'm not really sure anyone needs an education... Continue Reading →
Week 17 in MLS (2013 versus 2014) PWP; And what about DC United this year?
Over a year has passed since my first broad strokes about Possession with Purpose were applied to Major League Soccer; since then we've had one full year to look at it and how things have played out. So how do things stack up today versus Week 17 last year, and, is something going on with... Continue Reading →