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No El Trafico, but still lots to talk about
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Valerie Fox

January 2023

One bold prediction for each MLS team in 2023
The new year will bring plenty of surprises. I'm gazing into my crystal ball and firing off the hot takes.
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Valerie Fox

October 2022

The MLS playoffs: An eternal conundrum
MLS is looking at a change to the playoffs, but do they need it?
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Valerie Fox
The Zero Gang: MLS's most random Cup champions
If the year ends on 0, expect the unexpected.
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Valerie Fox
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September 2022

The Impact of Club Networks in MLS
A reported move had me curious. Just how much does having common ownership help?
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Valerie Fox
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July 2022

2018 MLS Homegrown Game Squad: Where are they now?
A lot can change in five years, especially in a league this young.
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NYRB 4-2 Chelsea: Where are the Baby Bulls now?
Seven years ago, the Red Bulls, fielding what was essentially a reserve team, punked the reigning champs of England in a friendly. What happened to said…
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Valerie Fox
When Foreign Teams Americaposed
Once upon a time, there was a US soccer league where every team was actually a foreign team in disguise.
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Valerie Fox
LA Rot Squad: The fall of LA Galaxy
Once the standard-setter in MLS, the Galaxy now struggle for relevance. How did this happen?
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March 2022

Every MLS team's CCL history: Eastern Conference
With CCL 2022 reaching its latter stages, let's take a look at how each MLS team has done in the premier continental competition of North America.
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Valerie Fox
The Cinderella CCL Run Time Forgot
Once upon a time, a USL team finished just a couple penalties away from the biggest stage in CONCACAF club football.
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Valerie Fox
A History of High Profile Mexican MLS Players
Héctor Herrera's signing drew a lot of attention to Houston. But what's MLS's full track record with El Tri stars?
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Valerie Fox
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