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Ahead of Major League Soccer's 25th season, brothers Tutul and Neetol Rahman tells 25 stories that made the league that it is today.
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It's a set piece, it's a header, it's a goal, It's Chad Marshall. The Brothers talk about the unassuming defender that played exclusively in MLS and finished with the best career for a defender in MLS history, including the most Defender of the Year awards by a player ever.Sources: Extratime Bobby Warshaw on the Chad Marshall Theoremhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/11/07/wiebe-must-win-seattle-sans-chad-marshall-four-reasons-be-worriedProductivity, Longevity and Nudity by Sam St...
The third entry to the brother's MLS Hall of Fame is Dwayne De Rosario. An MLS legend and Canadian legend that didn't make it to MLS until 23 and didn't become a starter until 26 but put together an all time career including a record six MLS Best XIs.Also hear about the most interesting year of any MLS player, his 2011 MVP season.Sources: Highs and Lows of Dero by Kristan Henaege for the Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/dec/23/dwayne-de-rosario-dc-united-veganDero has th...
The DC United talisman, Jaime Moreno, is the second person in our first class of MLS Hall of Fame. The first person into the 100/100 club, learn about how Moreno grew up in the same academy as Marco Etcheverry, became the first Bolivian in the EPL before landing in MLS. He would have almost two careers across two eras filled with stats and trophies.Donate to Jaime Moreno's GoFundMe to help with his medical bills: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-our-all-time-legend-jaime-morenoWatch Neet...
The brothers kick of season 2 with our series of the first 25 players that should enter the MLS Hall of Fame (as soon as it's made). The first name leading the way in our MLS Hall of Fame? Who else but the greatest American player of all time, Landon Donovan.Learn about his merit, honors and his story on getting to MLS and Neetol's favorite Landon goal in MLS.SourcesBio: http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Donovan_Landon/Donovan_bio.htmlVideo on SJ comeback:. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
How passionate fans of the Columbus Crew organized, protested and eventually saved the Crew and what it means to be a fan moving forward.Sources: Shout out to Keith Naas @Knass who helped proofread the outlineHow Columbus #SavedTheCrew by Arlo Moore-Bloomhttps://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2019/11/08/columbus-crew-mls-save-the-crewPrecourt takes thoughtful approach in Remaking the Crewhttps://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/07/27/Franchises/Anthony-Precourt.aspxColumbus Crew ...
How a bond between a player and a coach resulted in an unbelievable but for an MLS Expansion team, the largest sale in MLS history and an opening of an unprecedented pipeline of Latin American talent.Sources: Lanús acordó la incorporación del volante Miguel Almirónhttps://www.espn.com.ar/noticias/nota/_/id/2435943/lanus-acordo-la-incorporacion-del-volante-miguel-almironhttp://sportwitness.co.uk/exclusive-agent-confirms-arsenal-approach-player-delighted-sign/Atlanta United signs Miguel Al...
How a Canadian phenom who's parents escaped a Liberian Civil War to settle in Edmonton eventually became MLS' greatest export and glimpse to the future it may hold.Sources:Sources:The War in Liberia by Sarah Lefthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/04/westafrica.qandaBecoming Canadian - The Alphonso Davies Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqt5u1jtvGwWhy Bayern Munich, the two paths of Alphonso Davieshttps://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/8/29/20836276/bayern-munich-youth-prospec...
How two new clubs, Atlanta United and LAFC, in MLS embraced the 3.0 model and became the giants in the league from spending, relevance and marketing.Sources:Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank for the Entreprenuerhttps://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197614Home Depot Founder To Buy Falcons by the APhttps://www.wired.com/2001/12/home-depot-founder-to-buy-falcons/Falcons Owner Puts In Bid For MLS Franchisehttps://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2008-10-14-4126789750_x.htmAtlanta Might Be Consid...
How a report from a consultant group led to a new salary mechanism which propelled player spending in MLS to new heights.Sources:Inside the Confidential 2016 Study That Provided The Blueprint From MLS Modern Era by Paul Tenorio & Pablo Maurerhttps://theathletic.co.uk/1362372/2019/11/08/inside-the-confidential-2016-study-that-provided-the-blueprint-for-mlss-modern-era/https://www.mlssoccer.com/glossary/targeted-allocation-moneyMLS HQ Denials of TAM Contracts Frustrating Front Offices by Pa...
How four American stars were developed in MLS, got sold to Europe, had success and then returned to have more success and money than could've been imagined.SOURCES:How Seattle’s Stunning Clint Dempsey Deal Got Done by Grant Wahlhttps://www.si.com/soccer/2013/08/05/clint-dempsey-seattle-sounders-mlsBeasley Angered by MLS Decision by Rupert Lowe for Daily Echohttps://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5571343.beasley-angered-by-mls-decision/Texas Tough: Dempsey’s Upbringing in Naco-Nowhere Led to U...
In our most technical episode yet, the brothers talk about how each collective bargaining agreement evolved player movement and salary spends of MLS that has helped shape the league today.Sources:Old MLS CBA Expires But No Strike Imminent by Brian Lewishttps://nypost.com/2010/02/25/old-mls-cba-expires-but-no-strike-imminent/Players Want Big Changes In MLS Structure by Simon Evanshttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-mls-dispute/players-want-big-changes-in-mls-league-structure-union-idUSTR...
How the MLS team in Kansas City went from being last in attendance and fan engagement to being a model MLS franchise that's always sold out - one of the best turnarounds in all of sports.Sources:Special thanks to Mike McGrew and Mike KuhnLamar Hunt Sells MLS Wizards to Local Grouphttp://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/soccer/id/2567849Serious Investment and Savvy Marketing Revive Soccer In Kansas City by Sam Bordenhttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/24/sports/soccer/soccer-in-the-us-heartland-ka...
How MLS' Homegrown Rule pushed MLS teams to nurture young talent in their academies and why it took so long to take hold and meet it's full potential.Sources:Local Goalie Careers Poised to Go Global by Paul Tenorio for Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/25/AR2009052502163.htmlLA Galaxy Sign 17 Year Old Tristan Bowenhttps://web.archive.org/web/20081204142629/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081112&content_id=203406&vkey=pr_lag&...
How the supporter culture and following of MLS teams led to the creation of one of the three main trophies & the eventual expansion into 3 new teams.Sources: A History of the Supporters Shield by Ryan Gates for Stumptown Footyhttps://www.stumptownfooty.com/2011/2/15/1995978/a-history-of-the-supporters-shieldA Pacific Passion Play by Grant Wahl for SIhttps://www.si.com/vault/2011/05/23/106070650/a-pacific-passion-playhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071012230838/http://seattletimes.nwsou...
Neetol grades every new MLS Jersey from a designer's point of view. Tutul chimes in with some marketing points.
How two corrupt CONCACAF officials made Concacaf Champions League which eventually propelled MLS to improve their quality of play.Sources:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/138326-soccer-in-north-america-part-2-much-ado-about-superligahttp://real-football.blogspot.com/2006/10/mls-answers-to-20-questions-for-don.htmlhttps://www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/chuck-blazer-informant-key-player-fifa-arrest-scandal-article-1.2238143https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2017/12/26/two-found-gui...
1How the largest signing in league history, David Beckham, happened in the first place and how it changed the direction of MLS forever.The brothers talk about how and why the Designated Player happened, how Blanco was the better player in the early years and why it took a few years before everyone started to spend money on Designated Players.Sources:Looking back at fires last big signing by Guillermo Rivera for Chicago Nowhttp://www.chicagonow.com/fire-confidential/2017/05/looking-back-at-the-...
How MLS expanded into Canada for the first time, stepping into MLS 2.0 for the first time. The brothers also talk about the long windy road that made the circumstances right for Toronto FC to join the league.Sources:“A nice little job to learn stuff by” By Duncan Fletcher for SB Nation: https://www.wakingthered.com/2013/9/9/4705472/tfc-a-nice-little-job-for-anselmi-to-learn-stuff-by-richard-peddie-tom-anselmi-mlseMaple Leaf Owners Through The Ages by Jeremy Sandler for the National Post: ...
How the business plan and strategy that saved the league also came with a bad side: the relocation of a storied franchise. Luckily it works out in the long run for the San Jose Earthquakes. Sources:What now for Columbus? Learning From the Earthquakes Relocation And Retrun by Scott French for Four Four Twohttps://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/what-now-columbus-crew-history-san-jose-earthquakes-relocation-houston-returnEarthquakes Look At Houston by Graham Jones for LA Timeshttps://www.l...
How MLS's first true star to penetrate pop culture came in a 14 year old, Freddy Adu in 2004.Sources:A 12-YEAR OLD’s AMAZING FEAT by Jason La Canfora for Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2001/08/25/a-12-year-olds-amazing-feat/9923da6b-4f3d-4f9a-bd31-bb67449c437f/READY FOR FREDDY? AT 14, FREDDY ADU IS ALREADY THE HIGHEST PAID AND MOST CELEBRATED PLAYER IN MLS by Grant Wahl for Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/vault/2004/03/29/366282/ready-for-f...
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