ANALYSIS – There is indeed light at the end of the tunnel for the Chicago Red Stars. After finishing dead last in the NWSL in 2023, the Red Stars are off to a flying start in 2024. They defeated the Seattle Reign 2-1 at home on Saturday, making it two wins from two games so far this season. Chicago Red Stars Home Opener Magic: Stars Align for the Stars Lorne Donaldson Deploys … [Read more...] about Attacking Efficiency Pivotal for Red Stars in Home Opener
Archives for March 2024
Three Takeaways: Cyle Larin Does It Again for the CanMNT
ANALYSIS – It was not Canada’s best game. However, they were still able to get the job done at Toyota Stadium as Cyle Larin scored the first goal of the game, and as a result, Canada will play in the 2024 Copa América tournament. Cyle Larin Leads the CanMNT To Copa América Full Game Summary: Canada had a lot of the possession. The #CanMNT’s goal by Cyle Larin played a big role … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways: Cyle Larin Does It Again for the CanMNT
Goal Scoring Serendipity: The Haji Wright Brace
EDITORIAL – Haji Wright drifts into space between defenders, 40 yards from the Jamaican goal. Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna work the ball through the middle. Wright sees that Reyna is about to get to the ball with space and visibility up field. The 25-year-old times his run perfectly with the pass from Reyna. He dribbles forward and slips the ball past Andre Blake. Haji … [Read more...] about Goal Scoring Serendipity: The Haji Wright Brace
The Nationals’ self-appointed vibes guy wants them to live in the moment
“It’s the love I have for the game and for my teammates,” Ildemaro Vargas said through an interpreter, when asked where his energy comes from. … [Read more...] about The Nationals’ self-appointed vibes guy wants them to live in the moment
Harrowing film on North Korean escapees, snubbed by Oscars, hits hard in Seoul
There were muffled sobs in a Seoul school auditorium Wednesday as children and parents reacted to a powerful but distressing documentary about human tragedies unfolding just 35 miles north of where they sat. … [Read more...] about Harrowing film on North Korean escapees, snubbed by Oscars, hits hard in Seoul