***Warning*** Nerdy post to follow. What a memorable trip! How fortunate was I that Travel caught COVID and gave me his tickets to both Malta and Greece. I had never been to either and was excited to go a ramblin’. In fact, I’m just finishing up my trip as I write. My plane should be…
Welcome to the time in the MLS season where the term “6-pointer” becomes part of the match week preview! What is a 6-pointer you ask? It’s when two teams battling for similar playoff positions face-off in a game. If one team picks up the win, they gain three points while the other theoretically loses out…
The end of the MLS Transfer Window is upon us! We’ve consulted with the False Nine legal team at the firm of Dewey, Cheetum, and Howe to pick through the Byzantine complex of MLS salary rules to find you the most interesting tidbits and their modern applications: Golf Club Sponsorship Exemption A player’s salary doesn’t…
Q: Uncle Tony P, why is there a mid-week cheering guide when Austin FC doesn’t play until the weekend?A: Don’t know, don’t care. MLS Mid-week Madness baby!!! <clanks beers together like Stone Cold> Q: OK, but do you plan on doing actual analysis for these matches?A: Hell no! Quick hits here we come. Games That…
It’s August 1st. Welcome to the final 1/3 of the season Verde friends. You may remember that following our loss to the L.A. Galaxy, I took a look at some historical results and kindly asked that some folks CALM. THE. FUCK. DOWN. And y’all, I’ve got to be honest: I feel vindicated. Two months ago,…