The Chicago Fire are in the midst of a fight for ninth place as they look for their first playoff appearance since 2017. The Fire, who burrow Soldier Field from the Bears and compete with the White Sox and the Cubs for the heart of Chicago. This has forced the Fire to reinvent new ways…
The MLS is unusual compared to other Soccer leagues across the world. This is due to their Conference structure, which is normal in North American sports. The MLS balance of power has shifted in a way that is uniquely American. The Western Conference has dominated the MLS in the past, as it usually has the…
The Eastern Conference playoff race has been a tight battle for the Chicago Fire, with teams fighting back and forth, leaving no clear order in sight. It has been mostly the same nine teams fighting for spots, with Philadelphia and Cincinnati alternating the top two spots in the league. One team that has been consistently…
When planning, building, or renovating a sports facility, the initial aspect that comes to mind is often the equipment, the seating, or perhaps the lighting. However, one of the critical decisions that remains overlooked at the onset is the floor itself. The flooring you select may influence the way you perform, the level of safety,…
When Inter Miami first assembled its super team, led by the addition of Lionel Messi in 2023, the league rallied behind them, as they were bringing more eyes to the league. This season has turned Inter Miami into the biggest villains in Major League Soccer. The Journey as antagonists isn’t straightforward; there have been multiple…
Once you step between the lines of a basketball court or a volleyball court, it isn’t necessarily players or gear that immediately grabs you right away. It might be the floor that you’re standing on. Genuine sports flooring is something more than just a playing floor. It can make all the difference in performance, safety, comfort,…
Man City’s poor form continues at the start of the current season. They finished last season without winning a trophy, and things have not improved at the start of the current one either. Pep Guardiola, who led his side to title triumph in six of the last eight seasons in the Premier League, is finding…
Under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel, the England squad has taken a new identity, with some surprise inclusions and previous regulars under Gareth Southgate left out. The latest returnee comes in the form of the Ruben Loftus-Cheek England call-up, a player who has not featured for England since 2019. But has he earned his place…
Alexander Isak is finally having the last laugh. The 25-year-old Swedish striker Isak is now the most expensive player in English football history, with Liverpool completing a £125 million move for the young forward. The Alexander Isak Liverpool deal, which has been accepted by Newcastle United, marks a huge statement of intent from the Reds…
The Golden Boot race has only intensified since we last discussed it. The top has flipped positions, while everyone else has fallen off from the top two. With other competitions taking up the efforts of the very best in the MLS, the regular season is nearing its conclusion. I have been reviewing the top contenders…
