The first thing that will jump out to you about newly-renovated BC Place is the roof. This focal point of Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s new building provides a sense of space unrivaled in any MLS venue. It’s a suspension-based structure that is retractable, much like a few of the new European venues seen in Germany. If … Continue reading
Some photos from my first trip to Philadelphia’s PPL Park. We played the Union last season in the club’s inaugural MLS match, but that contest was hosted at Lincoln Financial Field. PPL Park was a much more intimate environment, and like its European predecessors, the venue rises out of a working class neighborhood (Chester, Pa.) … Continue reading
It was good being back in the Emerald City, a place that in many ways still feels like home to me. Though United’s result against Sounders FC left much to be desired, I had a great time catching up with family and friends. Here are some of the snaps from my walk around town, our … Continue reading
Much has been made of Sporting Kansas City’s newly-constructed LIVESTRONG Sporting Park. I won’t repeat what has already been written – it’s a beautiful facility. From a communications perspective, I was particularly impressed with the club’s post-match media setup. Inside a glass-enclosed press room, commentary from both head coaches is delivered to an an adjoining membership … Continue reading
Chicago is one of my favorite cities. Anyone who has been there can tell you about its intimate downtown neighborhoods and gorgeous vistas. During last year’s D.C. United visit to the Windy City, I received a quality prank from the players. Jump ahead to 2011, and history repeated itself at the very same restaurant. With … Continue reading
In my first season with D.C. United I waxed poetic about Real Salt Lake’s Rio Tinto Stadium. Officially my favorite MLS road venue, we enjoyed better success this time around in Utah. Though there was a bit of controversy, it was another great trip to RSL and I was able to get a couple of … Continue reading
From the time we walked into JELD-WEN Field, Portland’s Timbers Army made its presence known. The artist formerly known as PGE Park had undergone a significant facelift since the last time I saw the venue. Gone was the brick wall on the stadium’s east side, as a new stand was erected with all of the … Continue reading
Denver is a funky place. The last time I was in the Rocky Mountain city I was 12-years-old, on my way to a family vacation in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In many ways Denver reminds me of Seattle without the constant presence of water. There are beautiful vistas on all sides of you, with the mountains … Continue reading
Intense, gritty, and downright volatile. These are the adjectives that have come to define the blood rivalry between D.C. United and the New England Revolution in MLS. Saturday’s match at Gillette Stadium was the latest chapter in this storied feud, with controversial officiating, player scuffles, and an ejection all factoring into the day’s festivities. Playing … Continue reading
For the second consecutive season, the Black-and-Red captured the Carolina Challenge Cup heading into the Major League Soccer regular season. Charleston is a great town, and for the second year I really enjoyed my experience both in the city and at Blackbaud Stadium. The latter has the largest private collection of soccer memorabilia I have … Continue reading
