The D.C. Defenders will not finish the 2023 XFL season undefeated after Saturday night’s 36-35 loss to the Orlando Guardians. It was also Orlando’s first win of the season. Behind six touchdowns from quarterback Quinten Dormady, the Guardians held off for an upset win over the Defenders. D.C. had entered the game as massive 9.5-point favorites. The Defenders had a chance late, … [Read more...] about D.C. Defenders suffer their first loss of the XFL season
Archives for April 2023
Commanders land Oregon star in NFL.com’s analytics-based mock draft
Cynthia Frelund of NFL.com recently revealed her second mock draft of draft season. Frelund’s mock drafts are different than many of the ones we see. Instead of just lining up needs and who is available, Frelund, NFL.com’s analytics expert, has a specific model she uses to project draft prospects to NFL teams. Her model pairs prospects with teams based on optimizing wins for … [Read more...] about Commanders land Oregon star in NFL.com’s analytics-based mock draft
Three Takeaways: Whitecaps Whitewash Montreal at BC Place
ANALYSIS – The Vancouver Whitecaps recorded their first win of the 2023 MLS season and did so in style. They swept away a poor CF Montreal side by five goals to nil, with starring roles by the young bucks of Simon Becher and Ali Ahmed. Three Takeaways: Whitecaps Whitewash Montreal 5-0 #1: Young Canadians The Difference With injuries to Ryan Gauld and Alessandro Schopf in the … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways: Whitecaps Whitewash Montreal at BC Place
LA Galaxy Post Match Talking Points, April 1; Galaxy Loss “Unacceptable”
Los Angeles Galaxy Center Back Jalen Neal celebrates scoring the first goal of his MLS career. His goal and play were the bright spots in another Galaxy loss, as they fell 2-1 at home to the Seattle Sounders on April 1, 2023. (Photo Credit: LA Galaxy) Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Galaxy had already slumped to their worst start in club history in 2023. Their already turbulent … [Read more...] about LA Galaxy Post Match Talking Points, April 1; Galaxy Loss “Unacceptable”
Portland Thorns Post-Match Talking Points, April 1
In a rematch of last year’s championship final, the Portland Thorns continued their dominant start to the 2023 season. The Thorns went into a packed Children’s Mercy Park and came out victorious against the Kansas City Current 4-1. Along with a hat trick from last year’s MVP, the country was treated to a stellar performance from the defending champs. Here are three Portland … [Read more...] about Portland Thorns Post-Match Talking Points, April 1