Last Word On Soccer

PREVIEW – The Toronto FC vs CF Montreal game will take place at BMO Field on August 20. Both Canadian teams will come away after a disappointing Leagues Cup performance where both teams failed to make the knockout stage. Toronto FC vs CF Montreal: TFC Looks to Break Eight-Game Losing Streak CF Montreal (2-0-3) CF Montreal is not in great form. This is especially true when one … [Read more...] about Toronto FC vs CF Montreal: Canadian Classique Rivalry Renewed

PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, we break down the recent press conference and have a discussion around the Colorado Rapids press corps and its purpose. We then answer a record number of Ask HTHLs. Holding The High Line: Colorado Rapids Press Corps Discussion Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: Colorado Rapids Press Corps Discussion

PODCAST – Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Matt Pollard speaks to John Babiak about covering the Women’s World Cup. We give some closing thoughts on the MLS Secondary Transfer Window and and the Rafael Navarro Rapids 2 appearance that was a disappointment in many ways. Colorado Rapids Podcast: Rafael Navarro Rapids 2 Appearance Holding The High … [Read more...] about Colorado Rapids Podcast: Rafael Navarro Rapids 2 Appearance

Club America faced off against Nashville SC in a battle that went down to the wire. Despite a valiant effort from both sides, the match ended in a dramatic penalty shootout that saw Nashville SC advance. The match was arguably the most intense and bazar game seen so far in this Leagues Cup tournament. With two late goals both coming in the 90-minute of the match. A winning … [Read more...] about Heartbreak for Club America: Nashville SC Prevails in Dramatic Penalty Shootout

Club America clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Chicago Fire in the Leagues Cup Round of 32. The game left fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The match was marked by three key takeaways that had a significant impact on the outcome. Henry Martin’s unfortunate injury during warm-ups disrupted the team’s plans. Jonathan Dos Santos commanding Man of … [Read more...] about Club America 1-0 Chicago Fire: Key Takeaways

HARRISON – The latest matchup for the Hudson River Derby took place at Red Bull Arena. The New York Red Bulls welcomed their occasional tenant NYCFC in the Round of 32 for Leagues Cup. Once again, New York showed their true color was red as the Red Bulls advance to the Round of 16. Designed as a competition between MLS and Liga MX, the advantage has tipped to the former. Carlos … [Read more...] about Leagues Cup: Red Bulls Advance In Wicked Fashion

MELBOURNE – On August 8th, at 4:00 AM EST, at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Australia, the Jamaican Women’s National Team will take on Colombia in the Round of 16 in this year’s Women’s World Cup. It is safe to say that with this being Jamaica’s first time in the knockout stages of the World Cup, the match is going to be viewed as the most important in team history. Very … [Read more...] about Jamaica’s Most Important Game, And How They Could Go Further Than Any Concacaf Team

BRISBANE – After Germany’s unprecedented elimination from the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, there is no doubt that the country’s soccer in general, and its women’s game, in particular, are in deep crisis. Neither the hype from having reached the final of last summer’s Euros, nor the previous history of the senior female national team can distract from that … [Read more...] about Germany Suffers Women’s World Cup Disaster

PREVIEW – Wednesday’s scoreless draw against Portugal saw the United States Women’s National Team qualify for the World Cup knockout stage. However, it also marked the end of the worst group stage effort in their history with just five points accumulated and a plus-three goal difference. Fans and pundits alike have rightfully criticized the USWNT who entered the tournament as … [Read more...] about Sweden vs United States Predictions and Best Odds for August 6