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xG
MLS xG analysis and charts through Week 4
Colton Coreschi
With the rise of advanced analytics in soccer, expected goals (xG) has become a go-to metric for examining the quality
Episode 4
Soc Takes TV: Episode 4
Soc Takes
WESTFIELD, Ind. -- Co-hosts Nipun Chopra and Kevin Johnston share their thoughts on the Indy Eleven, FC Cincinnati and Sogility,
Michigan State
Soc Takes Pod Ep. 61: John Harkes
Soc Takes
Greenville Triumph SC manager and sporting director John Harkes joins co-hosts Kevin Johnston and John Lenard ahead of his expansion
Eastern Conference Part II
2019 USL Championship mega preview: Eastern Conference Part II
John Lenard
Welcome back to the finale of our four-part 2019 USL Championship mega preview! It’s been a long, long journey and
historic night - Jeff Berding
Gallery: FC Cincy's historic night at Nippert culminates with 1st-ever MLS win
Jamie Smed
CINCINNATI -- FC Cincinnati toppled the Portland Timbers 3-0 on Sunday to record its first-ever MLS win in its inaugural
Tactical Tidbits: Josh Penn shows pedigree in Indy Eleven debut
Kevin Johnston
The show Josh Penn put on in the Indy Eleven's 2-1 loss to Saint Louis FC on Saturday was so
Front Porch Discourse
Front Porch Discourse: Winning, losing business decisions across American soccer
Soc Takes
John, Ian and R.P. discuss the success -- or not -- of various business deals made across American soccer. They
Eastern Conference Part I
2019 USL Championship mega preview: Eastern Conference Part I
John Lenard
Welcome back to the 2019 USL mega preview covering every single one of the 36 teams contesting the 2019 USL
Saint Louis FC rallies
Gallery: Saint Louis FC rallies to top Indy Eleven
Robbie Mehling
FENTON, Mo. -- After going down 1-0 early in the second half, host Saint Louis FC rallied to top the
Giovani Dos Santos
Giovani Dos Santos: So much unfulfilled potential
Luis Ulloa
Once upon a time, in the land of the Inca culture, a talented young man was disputing a U-17 World