Revolution

CF Montréal (full name: Club de Foot Montréal), one of only three Canadian MLS teams, had its name recently changed from what was previously known as the Montreal Impact. The team came in as a 2012 MLS Expansion team and 2024 will be the 13th MLS season for the club. The Origins of the CF Montréal Name Then CF Montréal team president, Kevin Gilmore, explained why the name … [Read more...] about CF Montréal Name, Logo, and Stadium Origins in MLS

On Tuesday, Jonathan Osorio officially became the eighth captain of Toronto FC. He also becomes only the third Canadian to lead the Ontario club as the leader of the team after Dwayne De Rosario and Jim Brennan. Jonathan Osorio Becomes Captain of Toronto: Why It Happened? https://t.co/SianSOwH3w — Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) January 23, 2024 There are two big reasons why this … [Read more...] about Jonathan Osorio Is The Toronto FC Captain: Significance for TFC

ANALYSIS – The Canadian star sprinter, Andre De Grasse, will be investing in AFC Toronto. De Grasse, most famous for his success in Rio 2016, is an accomplished sprinter, winning many medals over the years. AFC Toronto Gets Andre De Grasse On Board We are thrilled to welcome @De6rasse to our ownership group! We believe his passion for empowering youth through sport matches our … [Read more...] about Canadian Sprinter Andre De Grasse Invests in AFC Toronto

The Portland Thorns FC name and logo originated in 2012 as one of the eight original teams in the NWSL in 2013. They came into the league the same year as the Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, FC Kansas City, Sky Blue FC, Washington Spirit, the Western New York Flash, and their well-known rivals, the Seattle Reign FC. Unfortunately, the Boston, Kansas City, and Western New … [Read more...] about The Portland Thorns FC Name, Logo, and Team Origins

The Portland Timbers are one of the three Cascadia teams that currently exist in MLS. It is also one of five first-division North American soccer teams in men’s soccer if one is also including the two CPL teams as well. Portland’s name, like with their two Cascadia rivals, dates back to before MLS was born. The Portland Timbers Name: How It Came To Be Portland Timbers 1975 … [Read more...] about The Portland Timbers Name, Color, and Stadium Origins

PODCAST – This week on HTHL, we do voice note pen pals. We (separately) talk Cole Bassett’s extension, the Jasper Löffelsend trade, Zack Steffen on a free, Max Alves getting transferred, Adam Beaudry, U22 slots, the club fan survey, and more. We end the episode with the first Djordje Mihailović interview since the trade. Holding The High Line: First Djordje Mihailović … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: First Djordje Mihailović Interview

PODCAST – Rabbi and Red get together to remember the life of Joan Dobrzynski. Then we recap the 2024 Rapids Media Day, discuss whether Chris Armas will bring Sam Vines back, Colorado’s preseason schedule, and do Ask HTHL. Holding The High Line: Rapids Media Day Recap Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: Rapids Media Day Recap

In Canada, there is a Canada Soccer Hall of Fame located in the nation’s capital in Ottawa, Ontario. However, there is not a known Canadian MLS Hall of Fame or any form of Hall of Fame that recognizes the accomplishments of all the club teams in one museum. These accomplishments seem to be undervalued, especially in Canada and the U.S. Canadian MLS Hall of Fame: What Type of … [Read more...] about The Canadian MLS Hall of Fame: Reasons for It to Happen

PODCAST – Rabbi and Red get together to discuss Zack Steffen and Djordje Mihailovic signing for Colorado Rapids. We also pour one out for Danny Wilson, Sam Nicholson, and William Yarbrough. This leads to a comprehensive Rapids roster discussion. Holding The High Line: Zack Steffen, Djordje Mihailovic, Rapids Roster Discussion Holding The High Line is an independent soccer … [Read more...] about Holding The High Line: Zack Steffen, Djordje Mihailovic, Rapids Roster Discussion