As the MLS season starts this week with 29 teams (too many), no relegation, and replacement refs, there are many players to be excited about. MLS has started to shift its focus away from older former European stars to younger up-and-coming South American talents. There are a ton of talented and fun players to watch […]
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The 2023 MLS Cup playoffs have officially begun and FC Cincinnati remains the team to beat after a formidable display during the regular season. FC Cincy were head and shoulders above other teams across both conferences in the regular season, with 69 points from 20 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses to finish the season, […]
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Real Salt Lake pulled off arguably the biggest shock of the MLS season when it knocked Seattle Sounders out of the playoffs on Tuesday night. Seattle was bidding to reach a third consecutive MLS Cup final and it was the heavy favorite to sail through to the Conference semi-finals. However, it could not find a […]
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The MLS4TheLou brand was finally announced on August 13, revealing the new franchise to be named St. Louis City SC. The brand name isn’t the issue at hand, though many find the name to be rather boring. The main issue here is the fact that the American soccer pyramid is fundamentally broken. It’s not ‘Welcome […]
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The 2019 MLS season is coming to a close. This is the first season the MLS Cup will be played with the new playoff format. In seasons past, each round was determined in a home-away series. However, now there is only one game per round, making regular season performance mean that much more. Now there […]
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Well, it’s finally officially official. Despite everyone knowing it was done a long time ago, MLS has announced that it’s expanding to St. Louis. The new team, whether it be St. Louis FC or another new brand, will begin to play in the 2022 season. That being said, it’s likely that there will be a […]
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On Tuesday we will finally get the announcement of what has been all but confirmed for quite some time now. Especially after the meetings and words of Don Garber during MLS All-Star Weekend and the All-Star Game itself. There will finally be the confirmation of the MLS in St Louis with a new franchise coming […]
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After the announcement of an NHL franchise relocating to Utah in 2024, Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy says this is a good thing.
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“Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” is what MF Doom says on his track “Absolutely.” This lyric made me think of Oakland A’s owner John Fisher. He’s done his absolute best to make the Oakland A’s the worst. He’s alienated the fanbase and traded ALL their best players. The A’s opening day payroll was higher in 2006 […]
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Remember the 2002 season? You know, this was the year the “Moneyball” Oakland Athletics took the league by storm. However, the A’s didn’t win the World Series that year. The World Series title instead went to their division rival, the Anaheim Angels. This is their first and only championship in franchise history. As of 2023, […]
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Heading into the offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals were interested in upgrading their starting rotation. They did this by signing free agents Sonny Gray, Kyle Gibson, and Lance Lynn. This is also Lynn’s second stint as a redbird. However, the Cardinals’ rotation isn’t significantly better from last season. While St. Louis added three veteran starting […]
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Nobody has done as great of a managerial job as Craig Counsell since taking over as the Milwaukee Brewers skipper. He recently led the team to their third NL Central title in six years. This is also the fifth time in six seasons that Counsell’s Brewers are playing baseball in October. Given all that he’s […]
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When it comes to choosing a university, student-athletes have a unique set of criteria. They seek an institution that offers not only a strong academic program but also a robust athletic one. Balancing sports and studies can be a demanding task. Still, with the right resources and environment, student-athletes can thrive, turning their passion for […]
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