Soccer

For The USL In Baltimore, The Time Is Now. Here’s 5 Reasons Why:

by Ian Quillen | Feb 25, 2021 | Soccer

A year ago, momentum was building for the long overdue launch of a Baltimore-based team in the USL Championship, the second tier of pro soccer in the United States. First, The Athletic reported in December of 2019 that Port Covington developer Marc Weller had...

UEFA Champions League – Round of 16 Update

by Steve Birrer | Feb 14, 2021 | Soccer

Back in December we previewed the upcoming Round of 16 matches. The draw results and what to expect this round. Play resumes next week so its prudent to take another look and see if things have changed. Given that its been two months and lots has happened perhaps the...

Baltimore’s World Cup Bid

by Ian Quillen | Jan 31, 2021 | Q&As / Podcasts, Soccer

Last Tuesday, FIFA provided an updated timeline for selection of host cities for the 2026 World Cup that will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Baltimore is among 17 U.S. cities vying to host matches , with 10 to be selected to join three...

COVID-19 Finally Halts Baltimore Blast’s Amazing Streak

by Ian Quillen | Jan 23, 2021 | Soccer

Earlier this month, the Major Arena Soccer League revealed the Baltimore Blast would not be taking part in the 2021 season due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ending a remarkable stretch of 39 consecutive seasons of indoor soccer in Baltimore. (You can discuss this on the...

USMNT – How are our Players doing Overseas?

by Steve Birrer | Jan 16, 2021 | Soccer

Back last fall I wrote a piece on the USMNT. The key point was that while there hadn't been any matches in almost a year, there was plenty for followers of the Nats to focus on. Specifically, that we have a plethora of key players playing in Europe this season and...

English Premier League – Mid-Season Report Card

by Steve Birrer | Jan 7, 2021 | Soccer

Nothing illustrates the beauty of sports like what happened this past Sunday in Southampton, England at St. Mary's Stadium. While not a huge upset, the result was clearly not expected. The Saints scored early when Danny Ings found the back of the net lobbing in the...

UEFA Champions League – Round of 16

by Steve Birrer | Dec 19, 2020 | Soccer

Well after several months of round robin play within the eight groups, the final 16 have been determined. As in most years, there are no real surprises on who made it and who didn't. Always an upset match or two along the way but the big clubs from the top 5 leagues...

MLS – Audi Cup 2020 Preview

by Steve Birrer | Nov 18, 2020 | Soccer

The "regular" MLS season has been completed and the playoff bracket is set. Well sort of. Like everything else about the 2020 season, the playoff have a twist too. Actually several twists. Here are the differences between this years playoffs and the past. For the last...