I've got three words: Galaxy vs. Dynamo post-game analysis

And those words are: Western Conference Champions! In another step in the worst-to-first journey that MLS Coach of the Year Bruce Arena has taken the ...

LA 2-Houston 0. The Offside's Utterly Unofficial Awards for the MLS Western Conference Championship

It's that time again! The time to give the Utterly Unofficial MLS Playoff awards that the teams, players and owners really deserve. ...

Why I'm Supporting LA Galaxy and Chicago Fire in the MLS Conference Finals

I don't think I've ever revealed my Major League Soccer preferences here on The Offside. Truth is, I don't have any allegiance to any particular ...

Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo Conference Final Preview

This match promises to be a dogfight. The season series between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo featured exactly one goal and a ...

I've got three words: Galaxy vs. Chivas USA post-game analysis

And those words are: Meeting the challenge. Right. So before the first playoff leg I predicted a series score of 2-1. Then before the second playoff ...

When, Against Your Better Judgment, You Open an Email Entitled "Orange Speedo," You Deserve What You Get. (OR: More Pat Onstad Photoshop Fun)

(Oh, what? Stop whining. Like the post title didn't warn you?) Email exchange. Topic line "Orange Speedo. " Same anonymous friend/Sounders fan I ...

Stressed About the Game? Laughter is the Best Medicine. Well, Okay, Laughter and Beer. You'll Need to Provide the Beer

This comes to me courtesy of a friend who wishes to remain anonymous. Not sure why. If I were capable of such photoshop ...

"Light Rain," Male Bonding, Ricardo Salazar and Other Rave Green Thoughts That Kept Me Awake Last Night

The early morning thoughts of a sleepless fan on a pregame night: So why did I print my playoff tickets out as soon as I ...

Galaxy vs. Dynamo Preview

Ahh, this is looking to be quite the match up! The Galaxy, Dynamo, and Chivas are all tied for first in the Western Conference ...

A Video to Make Us Look Forward to the CONCACAF Champions League

This video has nothing to do with Sounders, except that we'll be doing the CCL next year. Plus it was a great game for ...

I've Got Three Words: Galaxy vs Seattle, Fire, and United Post-Game Analysis

Aaaaaand we're back with Los Angeles Galaxy analysis. My apologies to everyone for disappearing just as the Galaxy does three games in a week. I was ...

USOC Match Video, + You Know Soccer's Arrived in Seattle When...

Photo from "fanforlife" I think this is a crazy week for both Steve and me, but I did want to link to this for anybody who ...

Houston Player Gets $500 fine for Anti-Ref Tweet

The upside of the twitter revolution? Lots and lots of people can have immediate access to your off-the-cuff thoughts. The downside? Lots and lots ...

MLS Final Kick: Week 18

A Look at MLS Standings After Week 18: Parity Rules

We just finished week 18 in MLS, and the results show yet again that the MLS goal of league parity, as enforced by things like ...

Week 18 Highlights

I'm back in action this week, and have all your highlights from league action right here. New York v Los Angeles Chicago v San Jose D.C. United ...

(UPDATED w/video) I've Got Three Words: Galaxy vs. NYRB Post-Game Analysis

Picture by Saed Hindash from the Star Ledger And those words are: Don't get cocky. That's 4 wins in a row for the Galaxy, which is not ...

Kicking Field Goals with Santino Quaranta and Stuart Holden

Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers stopped by USMNT practice and showed a couple of MLSers how it's done. Tune in below:

I've Got Three Words: Galaxy vs. Chivas Post-Game Analysis

And those words are: I'll take it. The Galaxy put together their longest winning streak of the year at three, all 1-0 victories, all against tough ...

Chingy Tweets

(Click to enlarge) Houston player and former USL Sounder Brian Ching (who wasn't even at the game, given that he was playing for the Nats ...

Not Much of A Preview: Seattle vs. Houston

The great thing about having a co-blogger is that I can now do my not-much-of-a-previews while knowing that somebody's going to come in afterwards and ...

MLS Power Rankings: Week 16

The first full weekend of action means that change is afoot in the weekly MLS Power Rankings. For some, it's more of the same, as ...

MLS Final Kick: Week 16

Another weekly wrap up from ESPN.

MLS Week 16 Highlights

After another exciting weekend of action -- good crowds too -- here are your MLS highlights. Real Salt Lake v San Jose Columbus v D.C. United Colorado v ...

USOC Third Round Results: Revenge of the Minnows

(Weekend Quiz is coming soon, after I fill up on creativity and caffeine. Promise.) I know you're wondering how the third round came out ...

KC-HOU Pregame. Hoping to give Houston a problem

On this 4th of July weekend Houston comes into KC hoping to improve on their goalless effort from last weekend against one of the worst ...

MLS Offside Power Rankings: Week 15

It feels like it's been ages without some league action. And in some cases it has, with just six games played over the last 10 ...

MLS Final Kick: Week 15

Once again, the best MLS recap video you'll see.

MLS Week 15 Highlights

Happy Monday to everyone. As all of you who regularly check this space have noticed, there was no preview/recap up. The reason for that? I've moved. ...

Galaxy vs. Dynamo Highlights