Soccer
UEFA Champions League – Round of 16 Second Legs
A month ago we discussed the upcoming matches for the UCL Round of 16 and what to expect. The focus was to see if there were any changes (players, managers, forms, or other circumstances) that would suggest that the original outcomes predicted back in December when...
D.C. United rookie, former McDonogh star Michael DeShields dishes on early days in the pros
East Baltimore native, McDonough alum and former Wake Forest star Michael DeShields is the latest Charm City soccer standout to test the pro ranks. And he’ll be doing it close to home. DeShields played three seasons at Wake, including a 2019 campaign that saw the...
For The USL In Baltimore, The Time Is Now. Here’s 5 Reasons Why:
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
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
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
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?
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
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...