Despite Hyndman’s adjustments, a lack of depth dooms Dallas.
Full Story »Dallas 1 – Portland 1
LA 1 – HOU 0: Beckham to Keane to Donovan
MLS Cup Final Preview: A Battle of 4-4-2′s
LA has the more fluid attack, but both sides present stern – and tactically flexible – defensive fronts.
Full Story »HOU 2 – KC 0: High Pressing from Both Squads
Kansas City continued their intense pressing. But Houston produced some high pressure as well.
Full Story »HOU 1 – PHI 0: Deep Defending Sees Houston Through
Houston invited Philly forwarded and relied on stout defending to ensure a place in the Conference Finals.
Full Story »LA 2 – NYRB 1: If All Else Fails, Work Like a Dog
Becks to Magee is once again the magic formula, and this time it’s enough to send New York on the next flight home.
Full Story »Seattle 2 – RSL 0: When a Win Isn’t Enough
Seattle exploits a weakened RSL defense, but couldn’t find the final killer goal to even the aggregate.
Full Story »KC 2 – CO 0 (Again): More KC Defensive Pressure (Again)
Tactics to Watch in KC v CO and HOU v PHI
LA 1 – NY 0: Battle of the Designated Ones
There might have been enough salary on the field to pay a Wall Street executive’s bonus, but it was a little guy named Magee who knocked in the game winner and only goal.
Full Story »RSL 3 – Seattle 0: Post-season Experience Speaks
Sure, they scored 3 goals, but RSL’s defensive statistics are what really impress in this no-shots shutout.
Full Story »New York 2 – Dallas 0: Shoddy Finishing Dooms Dallas
Dallas kept up a trend: excellent build-up, poor finishing, and a moment of terror from the backline.
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