Last Word On Soccer

PODCAST – Holding The High Line presents the second episode of Memories From Toronto: The Story of the 2010 Colorado Rapids. On this installment, we speak to right back Kosuke Kimura. We discuss how he came to America, the positional significance of him wearing #27, his friendship with Omar Cummings, and that 2010 season that saw him playing two positions down a man in extra … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: Memories From Toronto With Kosuke Kimura

EDITORIAL – The National Soccer Hall of Fame museum opened in 1999 in Oneonta, NY. In 2015, the new Hall of Fame museum opened in Frisco, TX at the redeveloped south end of Toyota Stadium. The National Soccer Hall of Fame has its purpose. It also has its flaws. The politics of U.S. Soccer continue to affect the game at all levels, not just the hiring process for the USMNT. It’s … [Read more...] about Why the MLS Hall of Fame Needs to Happen

In an unprecedented move that marks a historic milestone for Mexican football, Club America is set to enter into the Mexican Stock Market. Once under the Televisa umbrella, America will now be under new ownership. Ollamani will be the company that will have ownership of the club. A newly formed entity resulting from a strategic spin-off by Grupo Televisa. This venture … [Read more...] about Club America Makes History Going Public on the Stock Market

After 180 minutes Las Aguilas can breathe once again. After making the comeback, America insures that their Concacaf journey will continue. Club America’s 2-0 victory over Real Esteli was the perfect Valentine’s gift to all Americanistas. As they watched their team battle it out for 90-minutes correcting their wrongs from last weeks terrible first-leg result. The game had a … [Read more...] about Analysis: Club America Comeback Victory vs Real Esteli

PODCAST – This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red ask and attempt to answer XI questions that will define the 2024 Colorado Rapids season. We also touch on some preseason happenings and take your Ask HTHLs. Holding The High Line: 2024 Colorado Rapids Season Preview How will the club replace Jack Price? Which young center backs get first team minutes? Are the kids … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: 2024 Colorado Rapids Season Preview

In a shocking result underdogs Real Esteli FC out-bested Club America beating them in the first leg 2-1. The start to the Concacaf Champions Cup for Las Aguilas has officially started off on the wrong foot. Despite entering the game as favorites, America faced setbacks that underscore significant lessons for the team and coaching staff. Two early mistakes in defense, one in … [Read more...] about Club America Bested Against Real Esteli FC: Key Takeaways

ANALYSIS – The CanWNT Concacaf W Gold Cup journey will start on February 22 as all three of their group stage games will be played at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas. This will also be the first competitive game for the national team since that memorable win over Australia on December 5, when both Christine Sinclair and Sophie Schmidt played their final game for the … [Read more...] about The CanWNT Concacaf W Gold Cup Roster Revealed

After a largely successful pre-season stint in Florida, the New York Red Bulls introduced their new coach, Sandro Schwarz, and Designated Player, Emil Forsberg to the press. Red Bulls Head of Sport, Jochen Schneider, was also in attendance and entertained questions on the state of the team. Schneider addressed the press, expressing the club’s excitement for their new coach. … [Read more...] about New Coach Sandro Schwarz: New Hopes for New York

The Forge FC vs Guadalajara game on Wednesday will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams. The team representing Hamilton did face Liga MX opposition before though two years ago against Cruz Azul. Forge FC vs Guadalajara Predictions at Tim Hortons Field Forge FC (3-0-2) Forge FC was not the best team in the 2023 CPL season. However, when it came to the playoffs, the … [Read more...] about Forge FC vs Guadalajara Predictions: Big Game in Hamilton