Insider Series, Part One: Scouting in MLS
It is a world that the average fan knows very little about but few would disagree on its importance. Join us on a three part exploration of scouting, development and the future with our very own insider.
It is a world that the average fan knows very little about but few would disagree on its importance. Join us on a three part exploration of scouting, development and the future with our very own insider.
MLS has confirmed the dates and locations for the 2013 Draft Combine and the 2013 SuperDraft. The draft will take place on January 17th in Indianapolis with Toronto FC holding the first overall selection.
MLS will conduct a waiver draft today for players who have been waived by their clubs but are no eligible for the re-entry draft later in the offseason. Toronto has passed its selection.
Eric Hassli has been nominated for the 2012 FIFA Puskás award for his volleyed goal in the first leg of this years Amway Canadian Championship Final between Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC.
Looks like it's going to be a repeat of last year's final as La Galaxy and Houston Dynamo both took commanding leads form the first leg matches. Wild card-tastic.
It's LA vs Seattle in the Western conference final. How did they get there, what's their history and what are the key match ups that will decide the tie?
Reviewing how the teams made the Conference final, and looking at how they match up. Can Houston repeat as finalists, or can DC regain past glories.
Waking the Red's western correspondent declares Vancouver's playoff appearance as an exercise in futility, and not an example for TFC to follow.
WTR's writers pick the 2012 MLS Cup playoffs. And as you'd expect, there's not very much agreement on who will win the whole kit n' caboodle.
Toronto FC concluded their 6th season with their annual end of the year press conferences, with players and coaches discussing their future. Not surprisingly, not much said that we didn't know already.